Lower Attine Ant vs Graceful Winter Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lower Attine Ant | Graceful Winter Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyphomyrmex rimosus | Capnia gracilaria |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Capniidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Southern United States, Central and South America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lower Attine Ant
A tiny, cryptic fungus-growing ant with a rugose and heavily sculptured dark brown body. Workers cultivate yeast rather than the mycelial fungus of more derived attines. They collect insect frass and dead plant material for their yeast gardens.
Did You Know?
Unlike their famous leafcutter relatives, they grow a yeast-like fungus rather than the mushroom-like fungi cultivated by Atta and Acromyrmex.
Graceful Winter Stonefly
A minute stonefly of cold North American headwater streams emerging in winter. Females are often short-winged or wingless.
Did You Know?
Females sacrifice flight ability for greater egg production by reducing or eliminating their wings.