Cocktail Ant vs Prionine Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cocktail Ant | Prionine Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crematogaster peringueyi | Agrianome spinicollis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 30-60 mm body length |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Africa | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cocktail Ant
A small dark ant that holds its heart-shaped gaster raised above its body like a flag. It nests in dead wood and under bark.
Did You Know?
When alarmed, they raise their abdomen over their back like a scorpion and exude a drop of repellent venom.
Prionine Longhorn Beetle
One of Australia's largest longhorn beetles with a robust brown body and spiny thorax. Its larvae are known as bardee grubs and were eaten by Aboriginal Australians.
Did You Know?
The large edible larvae were a traditional protein-rich food for Aboriginal peoples.