Longhorn Crazy Ant vs Green-legged Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Longhorn Crazy Ant | Green-legged Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paratrechina longicornis | Perga dorsalis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 2.5-3 mm | 12-18 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Pantropical, Global in heated buildings | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Green-legged Sawfly
An Australian pergid whose larvae feed gregariously on eucalyptus foliage. Heavy defoliation can stress and weaken young plantation trees.
Did You Know?
Larvae regurgitate a pungent eucalyptus-oil-based liquid as a chemical defense against birds.