Australian Army Ant vs Solomon's Seal Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Army Ant | Solomon's Seal Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptogenys falcigera | Phymatocera aterrima |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Army Ant
An Australian ponerine ant that exhibits army ant-like group raiding behavior despite belonging to a different subfamily. It conducts organized raids on isopod colonies.
Did You Know?
They are specialist predators of isopods, with their sickle-shaped mandibles perfectly adapted for gripping armored woodlice.
Solomon's Seal Sawfly
A small, entirely black sawfly whose grayish-white larvae with black heads are highly destructive to Solomon's seal plants. Larvae feed from the leaf edges inward.
Did You Know?
The larvae are so well camouflaged against the undersides of Solomon's seal leaves that gardeners often only notice them after severe damage is done.