Florida Carpenter Ant vs Japanese Burrowing Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Florida Carpenter Ant | Japanese Burrowing Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Camponotus floridanus | Ephemera japonica |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Ephemeridae |
| Size | 5-11 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeastern United States | Japan, East Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Florida Carpenter Ant
A bicolored carpenter ant with a reddish-orange head and thorax and black abdomen. It is the most common structural pest ant in Florida.
Did You Know?
Florida carpenter ants have among the largest genomes of any ant species studied, containing around 240 million base pairs.
Japanese Burrowing Mayfly
A large burrowing mayfly native to Japanese rivers and streams. It emerges in large numbers during early summer evenings.
Did You Know?
It is culturally significant in Japan, where mayfly emergence has been celebrated in poetry for centuries.