Apple Sawfly vs Malagasy Edmond's Carpenter Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Apple Sawfly | Malagasy Edmond's Carpenter Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hoplocampa testudinea | Camponotus edmondi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 6-7 mm | 6-14 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, introduced to North America | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Apple Sawfly
A small brown-and-yellow sawfly that is a significant pest of apple orchards. Larvae bore into developing apples, leaving characteristic ribbon-like scars on the fruit surface.
Did You Know?
A single larva can destroy three to four developing fruits by boring through them, leaving a trail of frass-filled tunnels.
Malagasy Edmond's Carpenter Ant
A medium-large carpenter ant with a bicolored body, typically dark head and gaster with a reddish-brown thorax. Workers are polymorphic, with major workers having disproportionately large heads.
Did You Know?
Major workers can use their oversized heads to physically block the nest entrance, acting as living doors.