Larger Citronella Ant vs Long-snouted March Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Larger Citronella Ant | Long-snouted March Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasius interjectus | Bibio lanigerus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Bibionidae |
| Size | 4-4.5 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Orchards |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe |
| 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.
Long-snouted March Fly
A robust, hairy black march fly with a woolly thorax and relatively large body for the family. Adults emerge in spring and are frequently seen on hawthorn and blackthorn blossom.
Did You Know?
Bibionidae larvae are sometimes so abundant in pasture soil that they can damage grass roots, leaving brown patches.