Florida Twig Ant vs Sphaerotermes Mushroom-comb Termite

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Florida Twig Ant Sphaerotermes Mushroom-comb Termite
Scientific Name Pseudomyrmex ejectus Sphaerotermes sphaerothorax
Order Hymenoptera Blattodea
Family Formicidae Termitidae
Size 3-5 mm 3-5 mm
Habitat Forests Forests
Diet Nectar Feeders Fungus Feeders
Regions Southeastern United States Central Africa, Congo Basin
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Florida Twig Ant

A small yellowish ant that nests in dead twigs in the canopy of southeastern US forests. It is arboreal and rarely descends to the ground.

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Did You Know?

Their tiny twig nests are often discovered when dead branches fall and the surprised ants come pouring out.

Sphaerotermes Mushroom-comb Termite

An African fungus-growing termite with a unique fungus cultivation strategy. Unlike other fungiculturists that grow Termitomyces, this species cultivates a different lineage of fungus. Colonies build subterranean nests in tropical forest soils.

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Did You Know?

This is the only termite genus known to independently evolved fungus farming using a different fungal partner than the widespread Termitomyces association.