Common Pine Sawfly vs European Amazon Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Pine Sawfly | European Amazon Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diprion pini | Polyergus rufescens |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Diprionidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm (adult) | 6-7 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Meadows |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Common Pine Sawfly
One of the most important pine defoliators in European forestry. Outbreaks cause growth losses and predispose trees to bark beetle attack.
Did You Know?
Larvae sequester pine resin and can squirt it at predators when threatened.
European Amazon Ant
An obligate slave-making ant that raids colonies of Formica ants to steal pupae. The kidnapped workers then perform all domestic duties for the Polyergus colony.
Did You Know?
Their sickle-shaped mandibles are so specialized for fighting that they cannot feed themselves or care for their own brood.