Australian Stink Ant vs Yellow Ophion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Stink Ant | Yellow Ophion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Iridomyrmex bicknelli | Ophion obscuratus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Yellow Ophion
A laterally flattened, tawny-yellow parasitoid wasp active at dusk and after dark. Its larvae develop as internal parasitoids of noctuid moth caterpillars.
Did You Know?
Its laterally compressed abdomen is thought to help it slip between grass blades when searching for host caterpillars.