Cone Ant vs Desert Firetail Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cone Ant | Desert Firetail Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorymyrmex insanus | Telebasis salva |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Formicidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 25-32 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern United States, Mexico | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cone Ant
A fast-moving reddish-brown ant that builds distinctive cone-shaped crater nests in sandy soil. It is a common competitor with fire ants in open habitats of the southern United States.
Did You Know?
They are one of the few native ant species that can successfully compete with invasive fire ants for territory.
Desert Firetail Damselfly
A bright red damselfly found at ponds and streams in the arid American Southwest. Males are vivid crimson while females are duller brown.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most heat-tolerant damselflies, actively flying in temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius.