Australian Stink Ant vs European Wheat Stem Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Stink Ant | European Wheat Stem Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Iridomyrmex bicknelli | Cephus pygmeus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Cephidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 8-10 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Australian Stink Ant
A small, fast-moving ant that releases a strong, unpleasant odour when crushed, giving it its common name. It forms large colonies and is one of the most common ants in Australian suburban environments.
Did You Know?
Iridomyrmex ants dominate Australian ant communities and are among the most ecologically successful ants in the Southern Hemisphere.
European Wheat Stem Sawfly
A stem-boring sawfly pest of wheat and other cereals throughout Europe and western Asia. It has also established in parts of North America.
Did You Know?
Solid-stemmed wheat varieties were bred specifically to resist stem sawfly larval boring.