Cocktail Ant vs Velvet Tree Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cocktail Ant | Velvet Tree Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crematogaster peringueyi | Liometopum occidentale |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern Africa | North America |
| 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.
Velvet Tree Ant
A large ant that nests in oak trees and produces a distinctive trail pheromone odor.
Did You Know?
Columns of these ants march in conspicuous trails up and down tree trunks.