Elm Cimbicid Sawfly vs Green Tree Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Elm Cimbicid Sawfly | Green Tree Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cimbex luteus | Oecophylla smaragdina subnitida |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cimbicidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 5-10 mm |
| Habitat | Parks | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Northern Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Elm Cimbicid Sawfly
A large, pale yellowish sawfly with conspicuous knobbed antennae. It is associated with elm trees where the large green larvae feed.
Did You Know?
This species has become less commonly recorded following the decline of elm populations due to Dutch elm disease across Europe.
Green Tree Ant
An Australian subspecies of the Asian weaver ant with distinctive bright green coloring. Indigenous Australians have traditionally eaten them and used their nests for medicinal purposes.
Did You Know?
They taste like lime or lemongrass due to their high formic acid content and are eaten as bush food in northern Australia.