Black-Headed Ash Sawfly vs Malagasy Trap-jaw Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-Headed Ash Sawfly | Malagasy Trap-jaw Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tethida barda | Mystrium oberthueri |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Amblyoponidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Black-Headed Ash Sawfly
A small sawfly whose larvae have distinctive black heads and whitish-green bodies. They feed on the underside of ash leaflets, skeletonizing them.
Did You Know?
This species is often mistaken for moth caterpillars, but like all sawfly larvae, it has more than five pairs of prolegs on its abdomen.
Malagasy Trap-jaw Ant
A pale yellow to amber ant with elongated mandibles that can snap shut at extreme speeds. It is closely related to M. camillae and shares the Dracula ant feeding behavior.
Did You Know?
Like other Dracula ants, workers feed by non-destructively puncturing larval skin and drinking hemolymph, a practice unique among ants.