Club-horned Sawfly vs Giant Twig Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Club-horned Sawfly | Giant Twig Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Abia sericea | Pseudomyrmex spinicola |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cimbicidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 5-10 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, British Isles | Central America, Southern Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Club-horned Sawfly
A striking metallic green sawfly found across Europe. Adults visit flowers while larvae feed on honeysuckle and scabious. One of the smaller cimbicid sawflies.
Did You Know?
Adults have distinctive clubbed antennae that distinguish them from other sawflies.
Giant Twig Ant
One of the largest acacia-ant species, nesting in the massive swollen thorns of Central American bullhorn acacias. Queens can produce enormous colonies with thousands of aggressive workers.
Did You Know?
They are so effective at protecting acacias that cattle ranchers consider them a serious hazard when clearing land.