Hairy Panther Ant vs Gooseberry Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hairy Panther Ant | Gooseberry Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neoponera obscuricornis | Nematus ribesii |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 6-8 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Forests | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central and South America | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Hairy Panther Ant
A medium-sized ponerine ant with dense body pubescence and a powerful sting. Workers are solitary predators that hunt on the forest floor and low vegetation. Colonies are small, with typically fewer than 100 workers nesting in rotting logs.
Did You Know?
Workers can navigate back to their nest using visual landmarks even after being experimentally displaced several meters away.
Gooseberry Sawfly
The most destructive insect pest of gooseberry and red currant bushes in Europe. Larvae can strip bushes completely of leaves within days.
Did You Know?
Three generations per year mean larvae can be found feeding from spring through autumn.