East African Sugar Ant vs Alder Cimbicid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | East African Sugar Ant | Alder Cimbicid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Camponotus maculatus | Cimbex americanus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Cimbicidae |
| Size | 6-14 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Somalia) | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
East African Sugar Ant
A large, polymorphic ant with major workers having disproportionately large heads. Workers vary in color from reddish-brown to black with distinctive spotted patterning.
Did You Know?
Major workers use their massive heads to block nest entrances like living doors, a behavior called phragmosis.
Alder Cimbicid Sawfly
The largest sawfly in North America, with a robust body up to 25 mm long, clubbed antennae, and smoky brown wings. Body color varies from black to brownish-yellow.
Did You Know?
The large, green larvae can squirt a fluid from lateral glands when disturbed, similar to their European relative Cimbex femoratus.