Blue Ant vs South American Wattle Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Ant | South American Wattle Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diamma bicolor | Arge pullata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tiphiidae | Argidae |
| Size | 20-25 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blue Ant
Despite its name, the Blue Ant is actually a wingless flower wasp, not an ant. Females are metallic blue-green with a powerful sting and are commonly seen running across the ground in search of mole cricket larvae.
Did You Know?
The wingless female resembles a large ant, while the smaller winged male looks like a completely different insect.
South American Wattle Sawfly
A shiny black argid sawfly that feeds on wattle (Acacia) trees. Larvae are green with dark dorsal markings and can cause significant defoliation.
Did You Know?
This species is one of the relatively few argid sawflies found in Africa, where the family is less diverse than in other continents.