Little Fire Ant vs New Zealand Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Little Fire Ant | New Zealand Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Wasmannia auropunctata | Olinga feredayi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Conoesucidae |
| Size | 1-1.5 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central America, South America, Pacific Islands, Africa | New Zealand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Little Fire Ant
A tiny golden-brown ant with a painful sting far out of proportion to its size. It is one of the most destructive invasive species, blinding pets and wildlife in infested areas.
Did You Know?
Queens reproduce clonally, producing daughter queens genetically identical to themselves through a unique reproductive system.
New Zealand Caddisfly
A stony-cased caddisfly endemic to New Zealand streams. Larvae are important grazers found in virtually all clean New Zealand rivers.
Did You Know?
It is the most commonly encountered caddisfly in New Zealand freshwater surveys.