Longhorn Crazy Ant vs Isabella's Dipluran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Longhorn Crazy Ant | Isabella's Dipluran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paratrechina longicornis | Parajapyx isabellae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diplura |
| Family | Formicidae | Japygidae |
| Size | 2.5-3 mm | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Pantropical, Global in heated buildings | Europe |
| 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.
Isabella's Dipluran
A soil-dwelling japygid dipluran found in temperate forests. It has small but functional forceps used for prey capture.
Did You Know?
It is among the smallest members of the Japygidae family.