American Slave-Maker Ant vs Large Mountain Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | American Slave-Maker Ant | Large Mountain Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyergus lucidus | Stauroderus scalaris |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 16-24 mm body length |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Meadows |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, Alps, Balkans |
| 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.
Large Mountain Grasshopper
A medium-sized grasshopper common in European mountain meadows. Males produce a distinctive rapid clicking song.
Did You Know?
Males stridulate by rubbing a row of pegs on their hind legs against their forewing veins.