Emerald Driver Ant vs Large Rose Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Emerald Driver Ant | Large Rose Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorylus emeryi | Arge pagana |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Dorylidae | Argidae |
| Size | 3-12 mm | 7-10 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Forests | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | West Africa (Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone) | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Emerald Driver Ant
A medium-sized driver ant with dark brown to black coloration found in West African forests. Colonies conduct raiding parties primarily at night. Workers form living bridges and chains with their bodies to cross obstacles.
Did You Know?
Workers can form living rafts by linking their bodies together to cross streams and flooded areas during raids.
Large Rose Sawfly
A conspicuous sawfly whose larvae skeletonize rose leaves in gardens and parks. Adults are stout and black with an orange abdomen.
Did You Know?
Larvae curl into an S-shape when disturbed and drop from the leaf as a defense mechanism.