Convergent Lady Beetle vs Tawny Crazy Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Convergent Lady Beetle | Tawny Crazy Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hippodamia convergens | Nylanderia fulva |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | South America, Southern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Convergent Lady Beetle
A North American ladybird with orange-red elytra and up to 13 black spots. It is the most commonly sold ladybird for biological pest control.
Did You Know?
Millions gather in mountain canyons to hibernate, and these aggregations have been commercially harvested and sold to farmers.
Tawny Crazy Ant
A small reddish-brown ant that forms enormous supercolonies and is displacing fire ants in the southern United States. They are attracted to electrical equipment and often cause short circuits.
Did You Know?
They coat themselves in formic acid as an antidote after being stung by fire ants, a unique detoxification behavior.