Archangel Longitarsus vs Pennant Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Archangel Longitarsus | Pennant Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Longitarsus ganglbaueri | Technomyrmex albipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 2.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Central and Western Europe | Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Pennant Ant
A small dark ant with conspicuous whitish legs that forms long trailing columns up trees. It is a widespread tramp species found throughout the Old World tropics.
Did You Know?
They are important dispersal agents for certain epiphytic plants whose seeds they carry to tree crevices.