Brachymeria Chalcid vs Slave-Making Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brachymeria Chalcid | Slave-Making Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brachymeria intermedia | Formica sanguinea |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Chalcididae | Formicidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 5-9 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Asia | Europe, Western Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Brachymeria Chalcid
A stocky black chalcid wasp that is a hyperparasitoid, attacking other parasitoid wasps inside their hosts. It has become a significant pupal parasitoid of the gypsy moth.
Did You Know?
It is a parasitoid that parasitizes other parasitoids, making it a hyperparasitoid with a complex trophic role.
Slave-Making Ant
A facultative slave-making ant that raids colonies of other Formica species to steal pupae. The stolen brood hatches and works for the slave-maker colony. Workers are reddish with darker heads and can also establish independent colonies.
Did You Know?
Unlike obligate slave-makers, this species can survive without slaves, but raided colonies grow much faster.