Amazonian Giant Ant vs Club-horned Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Amazonian Giant Ant | Club-horned Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pachycondyla villosa | Abia sericea |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Cimbicidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Central America | Europe, British Isles |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Amazonian Giant Ant
A large, hairy black ponerine ant with a powerful sting and strong mandibles. It is a solitary ground forager that hunts a variety of small invertebrates.
Did You Know?
Its sting is considered one of the most painful among Neotropical ants, second only to the bullet ant.
Club-horned Sawfly
A striking metallic green sawfly found across Europe. Adults visit flowers while larvae feed on honeysuckle and scabious. One of the smaller cimbicid sawflies.
Did You Know?
Adults have distinctive clubbed antennae that distinguish them from other sawflies.