Club-horned Sawfly vs Neon Trap-jaw Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Club-horned Sawfly | Neon Trap-jaw Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Abia sericea | Odontomachus coquereli |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cimbicidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, British Isles | Madagascar |
| 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.
Neon Trap-jaw Ant
A large Malagasy trap-jaw ant with a distinctive reddish coloration found in Madagascar's dry forests. It has the characteristic spring-loaded mandibles of its genus.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few trap-jaw ant species found on the island of Madagascar, likely arriving via ocean dispersal.