Larger Citronella Ant vs Dusky Birch Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Larger Citronella Ant | Dusky Birch Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasius interjectus | Croesus latitarsus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 4-4.5 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Woodlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Dusky Birch Sawfly
A medium-sized sawfly with an orange abdomen and black head and thorax. Larvae are yellowish-green with dark spots and feed in rows along the edges of birch leaves.
Did You Know?
The larvae feed in a distinctive edge-to-edge pattern, consuming the leaf blade while leaving the midrib intact like a fishbone.