Golden Carpenter Ant vs Bud-wing Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Carpenter Ant | Bud-wing Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Camponotus sericeiventris | Phaenopharos khaoyaiensis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Formicidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 8-18 mm | 60-90mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central and South America | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Golden Carpenter Ant
A striking large ant with dense golden or silvery pubescence covering its gaster, giving it a metallic sheen. Workers are among the largest ants in the Neotropics. They nest in both live and dead trees in tropical forests.
Did You Know?
The dense pubescence on their body is thought to serve a thermoregulatory function similar to the Saharan silver ant.
Bud-wing Stick Insect
A medium-sized brown stick insect with tiny bud-like wings. It has knobby projections on its body mimicking tree buds. It was described from a national park in Thailand.
Did You Know?
Its wing remnants resemble plant buds, adding to its twig-like camouflage among budding branches.