Longhorn Crazy Ant vs Acacia Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Longhorn Crazy Ant | Acacia Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paratrechina longicornis | Pseudomyrmex ferruginea |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 2.5-3 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Pantropical, Global in heated buildings | Mexico, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Longhorn Crazy Ant
A small dark brown ant with extremely long antennae and legs that moves in rapid, jerky patterns. It is one of the most widely distributed tramp ant species in the world.
Did You Know?
Its original native range is unknown because it has been spread by human commerce for so long.
Acacia Ant
A slender orange-brown ant that lives inside the swollen thorns of bullhorn acacia trees in a classic mutualistic relationship. It aggressively defends its host tree from all herbivores.
Did You Know?
They attack any plant growing near their host tree, clearing competing vegetation to give the acacia a competitive advantage.