Cone Ant vs Schizonotus Chalcid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cone Ant | Schizonotus Chalcid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorymyrmex insanus | Schizonotus sieboldi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Chalcididae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Southern United States, Mexico | East Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Schizonotus Chalcid
A parasitoid of mason bee larvae found across temperate Asia. It enters the sealed mud nests of Osmia bees to lay its eggs on the developing bee larvae.
Did You Know?
It times its attack to coincide with the brief window when mason bee cells are sealed but larvae are still vulnerable.