African Stink Ant vs Japanese Maple Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Stink Ant | Japanese Maple Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paltothyreus tarsatus | Megalodontes cephalotes |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Pamphiliidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Meadows |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Southern and Central Europe |
| 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.
Japanese Maple Sawfly
A colorful web-spinning sawfly with a large head, bright orange body, and distinctive long antennae. It is associated with umbelliferous plants in southern Europe.
Did You Know?
Despite its common association with umbellifers, this species belongs to a family mostly known for conifer and broadleaf tree feeders.