Elm Zigzag Sawfly vs West African Driver Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Elm Zigzag Sawfly | West African Driver Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aproceros leucopoda | Dorylus molestus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Argidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 3-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Asia, invasive in Europe | East Africa, Kenya, Tanzania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Elm Zigzag Sawfly
A small, pale green sawfly of East Asian origin that has become invasive in Europe. Larvae create distinctive zigzag feeding patterns on elm leaves.
Did You Know?
This species reproduces entirely by parthenogenesis in its invasive range; males have never been found in Europe.
West African Driver Ant
A large East African driver ant known for its painful bites that are difficult to remove once clamped. Columns can stretch for hundreds of meters through montane forests.
Did You Know?
Their major workers have sickle-shaped mandibles so powerful that they can pierce leather boots.