Golden-tailed Bull Ant vs Iris Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden-tailed Bull Ant | Iris Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myrmecia chrysogaster | Rhadinoceraea micans |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Golden-tailed Bull Ant
A strikingly coloured bull ant with a distinctive golden-yellow gaster and reddish-brown head and thorax. Like other Myrmecia species, it possesses a powerful sting and excellent eyesight.
Did You Know?
Unlike most ants, bull ant workers hunt individually rather than cooperatively, relying on their keen vision.
Iris Sawfly
A small, metallic blue-black sawfly whose grayish larvae with dark heads feed along the edges of iris leaves, producing distinctive notching damage.
Did You Know?
Larvae feed along leaf edges in a perfectly straight line, creating neat rectangular notches that are diagnostic for this species.