Large Rose Sawfly vs Carpenter Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Rose Sawfly | Carpenter Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arge pagana | Camponotus pennsylvanicus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Argidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm (adult) | 6-13 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Large Rose Sawfly
A conspicuous sawfly whose larvae skeletonize rose leaves in gardens and parks. Adults are stout and black with an orange abdomen.
Did You Know?
Larvae curl into an S-shape when disturbed and drop from the leaf as a defense mechanism.
Carpenter Ant
The largest common ant in North America, excavating smooth galleries in dead wood for nesting. Unlike termites, they do not eat wood but merely remove it to create living space.
Did You Know?
Injured workers that cannot keep up during colony relocations are carried by nestmates to the new site.