European Amazon Ant vs Large Rose Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Amazon Ant | Large Rose Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyergus rufescens | Arge pagana |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Argidae |
| Size | 6-7 mm | 7-10 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Meadows | Gardens |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
European Amazon Ant
An obligate slave-making ant that raids colonies of Formica ants to steal pupae. The kidnapped workers then perform all domestic duties for the Polyergus colony.
Did You Know?
Their sickle-shaped mandibles are so specialized for fighting that they cannot feed themselves or care for their own brood.
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.