American Slave-Maker Ant vs Children's Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | American Slave-Maker Ant | Children's Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyergus lucidus | Tropidoderus childrenii |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Formicidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 100-150mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
American Slave-Maker Ant
A North American slave-making ant that conducts well-organized raids on Formica colonies. New queens infiltrate host colonies by killing the resident queen.
Did You Know?
During raids, they release propaganda pheromones that cause defending ants to flee or fight each other instead of the raiders.
Children's Stick Insect
A large Australian leaf insect with broad flattened body and legs. Females are vivid green and resemble eucalyptus leaves. Males are more slender and brown. It was named after the curator of the British Museum.
Did You Know?
Despite its name, it was named after J.G. Children, a 19th-century zoologist at the British Museum, not for being child-friendly.