Common Cone-head vs Spine-waisted Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Cone-head | Spine-waisted Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conocephalus fuscus | Aphaenogaster tennesseensis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 12-18mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Cone-head
A small slender katydid with a pointed head and brown body. It lives low in tall grasses near wetlands. Its song is a faint high-pitched buzz often inaudible to older adults.
Did You Know?
Its ultrasonic song is so high-pitched that most adults over 40 cannot hear it at all.
Spine-waisted Ant
A slender reddish-brown ant common in eastern North American deciduous forests. It is an important seed disperser, carrying seeds with nutritious elaiosomes back to its nest.
Did You Know?
They are responsible for dispersing seeds of many spring wildflowers including trilliums, violets, and bloodroot.