Larger Citronella Ant vs Bat Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Larger Citronella Ant | Bat Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasius interjectus | Arixenia esau |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Arixeniidae |
| Size | 4-4.5 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Southeast Asia, Borneo, Philippines |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Larger Citronella Ant
A subterranean yellow ant that emits a strong lemon-like odor when crushed. It lives entirely underground tending root-feeding aphids for honeydew.
Did You Know?
These ants are rarely seen above ground except during mating flights, when winged reproductives emerge in large swarms.
Bat Earwig
A remarkable wingless earwig that lives exclusively in bat caves, clinging to the bodies and roosting areas of naked bulldog bats. It has reduced eyes and modified forceps.
Did You Know?
Arixeniidae and Hemimeridae are the only earwig families that are viviparous, giving birth to live young.