Large Larch Sawfly vs Spine-waisted Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Larch Sawfly | Spine-waisted Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nematus erichsonii | Aphaenogaster tennesseensis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm (adult) | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Large Larch Sawfly
A gregarious defoliator of larch in European forests. Larvae feed in groups and can rapidly strip branches of needles.
Did You Know?
Defoliated larch trees produce a second flush of needles but suffer significant growth reduction.
Spine-waisted Ant
A slender reddish-brown ant common in eastern North American deciduous forests. It is an important seed disperser, carrying seeds with nutritious elaiosomes back to its nest.
Did You Know?
They are responsible for dispersing seeds of many spring wildflowers including trilliums, violets, and bloodroot.