American Slave-Maker Ant vs Pear Fruit Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | American Slave-Maker Ant | Pear Fruit Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyergus lucidus | Hoplocampa brevis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Orchards |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe |
| 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.
Pear Fruit Sawfly
A small, dark sawfly that is a pest of pear orchards. Larvae bore into developing pear fruitlets, causing premature fruit drop.
Did You Know?
Infested young pears often show a distinctive entry hole with wet frass, and a single larva may damage two to three fruits before completing development.