Birch Sawfly vs Cocktail Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Birch Sawfly | Cocktail Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cimbex femoratus | Crematogaster peringueyi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cimbicidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Parks | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Birch Sawfly
One of the largest European sawflies, with a stout body, clubbed antennae, and variable coloring from black to yellowish-brown. Larvae are large, pale green caterpillar-like grubs found curled on birch leaves.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, the large larva can squirt a jet of fluid from glands above its spiracles as a defensive mechanism.
Cocktail Ant
A small dark ant that holds its heart-shaped gaster raised above its body like a flag. It nests in dead wood and under bark.
Did You Know?
When alarmed, they raise their abdomen over their back like a scorpion and exude a drop of repellent venom.