African Stink Ant vs Steel-blue Woodwasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Stink Ant | Steel-blue Woodwasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paltothyreus tarsatus | Sirex cyaneus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Siricidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 12–28 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Mountains |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Steel-blue Woodwasp
A metallic blue woodwasp native to Europe that breeds in fir and spruce. It is closely related to the more destructive Sirex noctilio.
Did You Know?
Unlike its relative Sirex noctilio, this species rarely causes significant economic damage to forestry.