Grass Sawfly vs Fulvus Driver Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grass Sawfly | Fulvus Driver Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pachynematus clitellatus | Dorylus fulvus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Dorylidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 3-12 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | West Africa (Senegal, Guinea, Ghana, Nigeria, Ivory Coast) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Grass Sawfly
A small, inconspicuous greenish sawfly associated with grasses. Larvae are smooth, pale green and feed on various meadow grasses.
Did You Know?
Grass-feeding sawflies are among the least studied groups of Symphyta despite being common and widespread in grassland ecosystems.
Fulvus Driver Ant
A predominantly subterranean driver ant species with yellowish-brown coloration. Unlike some congeners, it rarely forms above-ground raiding columns. Colonies construct extensive underground tunnel networks.
Did You Know?
This species is sometimes called the 'blind ant' because workers have completely lost their eyes during evolution.