Hazel Sawfly vs Sonoran Honeypot Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hazel Sawfly | Sonoran Honeypot Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Croesus septentrionalis | Myrmecocystus navajo |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 5-12 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hazel Sawfly
A medium-sized sawfly with an orange abdomen and dark thorax. The bluish-green larvae with black heads feed gregariously on hazel, birch, and alder.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, the gregarious larvae raise their tails simultaneously in an S-shape, creating an intimidating group display to deter predators.
Sonoran Honeypot Ant
A honeypot ant species native to the high deserts of the Colorado Plateau. Repletes store amber-colored honeydew in their distended abdomens.
Did You Know?
Rival colonies wage organized wars over territory, and victors raid the losers' replete stores.