Ash Bark Weevil vs Valentine Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ash Bark Weevil | Valentine Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Magdalis armigera | Crematogaster cerasi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 2.5-4 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Woodlands |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Ash Bark Weevil
A small black weevil that breeds under the bark of ash trees. Larvae create winding galleries in the cambium. Has become more noticed with ash dieback disease.
Did You Know?
Often colonizes ash trees already weakened by ash dieback disease, accelerating their decline.
Valentine Ant
A North American acrobat ant common in deciduous forests and suburban yards. They typically nest in dead branches and old insect galleries in trees.
Did You Know?
Their heart-shaped abdomen gives them the charming nickname valentine ant.