California Harvester Ant vs American Slave-Maker Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | California Harvester Ant | American Slave-Maker Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pogonomyrmex californicus | Polyergus lucidus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
California Harvester Ant
A small harvester ant found in hot deserts of the American Southwest. Colonies are often founded by groups of cooperating queens.
Did You Know?
Multiple unrelated queens can found a single colony together, then fight to the death until only one remains.
American Slave-Maker Ant
A North American slave-making ant that conducts well-organized raids on Formica colonies. New queens infiltrate host colonies by killing the resident queen.
Did You Know?
During raids, they release propaganda pheromones that cause defending ants to flee or fight each other instead of the raiders.