Large Oak Cynipid vs Malagasy Edmond's Carpenter Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Oak Cynipid | Malagasy Edmond's Carpenter Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cynips quercusfolii | Camponotus edmondi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cynipidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 2.5–4 mm | 6-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Large Oak Cynipid
A gall wasp that induces cherry-sized galls on the undersides of oak leaves. The galls turn from green to red as they mature in autumn.
Did You Know?
The colorful galls were historically known as 'oak cherries' and were sometimes mistaken for real fruit by children.
Malagasy Edmond's Carpenter Ant
A medium-large carpenter ant with a bicolored body, typically dark head and gaster with a reddish-brown thorax. Workers are polymorphic, with major workers having disproportionately large heads.
Did You Know?
Major workers can use their oversized heads to physically block the nest entrance, acting as living doors.