Dalmatian Spongillafly vs Slave-Making Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dalmatian Spongillafly | Slave-Making Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sisyra dalii | Formica sanguinea |
| Order | Neuroptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sisyridae | Formicidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm wingspan | 5-9 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern Mediterranean, Balkans | Europe, Western Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Dalmatian Spongillafly
A rare spongillafly described from the eastern Mediterranean region. Associated with clean freshwater habitats harboring sponge populations.
Did You Know?
It is one of the rarest European spongillaflies, known from only a handful of collection sites.
Slave-Making Ant
A facultative slave-making ant that raids colonies of other Formica species to steal pupae. The stolen brood hatches and works for the slave-maker colony. Workers are reddish with darker heads and can also establish independent colonies.
Did You Know?
Unlike obligate slave-makers, this species can survive without slaves, but raided colonies grow much faster.