African Stink Ant vs Great Green Bush-Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Stink Ant | Great Green Bush-Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paltothyreus tarsatus | Tettigonia viridissima |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 28-42 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Underground |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Stink Ant
A very large black ponerine ant that releases a foul-smelling secretion when disturbed. It is one of Africa's most conspicuous ground-dwelling ants with a powerful sting.
Did You Know?
Its defensive odor is so pungent it can be smelled by humans from over a meter away.
Great Green Bush-Cricket
One of the largest katydids in Europe, with a bright green body and long wings. Males produce a loud, sustained stridulation audible from great distances.
Did You Know?
Despite being largely herbivorous, great green bush-crickets are avid predators and will readily hunt and consume other insects including caterpillars and flies.