Archangel Longitarsus vs American Slave-Maker Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Archangel Longitarsus | American Slave-Maker Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Longitarsus ganglbaueri | Polyergus lucidus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central and Western Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Archangel Longitarsus
A minute flea beetle associated with yellow archangel in European woodlands. Larvae mine in the roots of labiates. Very easily overlooked due to its tiny size.
Did You Know?
Despite being barely visible to the naked eye, these tiny beetles can jump over 50 times their own body length.
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.