Long-winged Conehead vs Tropical Fire Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-winged Conehead | Tropical Fire Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conocephalus discolor | Solenopsis geminata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm body | 2-6 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Pantropical |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Long-winged Conehead
A slim green bush-cricket with a pointed head that has dramatically expanded its range northward in Britain. Produces a very high-pitched, barely audible song. Found in tall grass and rushes.
Did You Know?
Its ultrasonic song is at such a high frequency that many people cannot hear it, even when the insect is nearby.
Tropical Fire Ant
A pantropical fire ant with large-headed major workers specialized for seed milling. It is one of the oldest known invasive ant species, spread globally through colonial trade routes.
Did You Know?
It was likely transported around the world in soil ballast of Spanish galleons during the 16th century.