Green Tree Ant vs Two-banded Wasp Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Tree Ant | Two-banded Wasp Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oecophylla smaragdina subnitida | Chrysotoxum bicinctum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 5-10 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Northern Australia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Tree Ant
An Australian subspecies of the Asian weaver ant with distinctive bright green coloring. Indigenous Australians have traditionally eaten them and used their nests for medicinal purposes.
Did You Know?
They taste like lime or lemongrass due to their high formic acid content and are eaten as bush food in northern Australia.
Two-banded Wasp Hoverfly
A striking wasp-mimicking hoverfly with bold yellow and black banding. Distinguished from wasps by its hovering flight and single pair of wings. Larvae develop in ant nests.
Did You Know?
Despite being a harmless hoverfly, its excellent wasp mimicry deters most predators.