Malagasy Edmond's Carpenter Ant vs Social Pear Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Edmond's Carpenter Ant | Social Pear Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Camponotus edmondi | Neurotoma saltuum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Pamphiliidae |
| Size | 6-14 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Malagasy Edmond's Carpenter Ant
A medium-large carpenter ant with a bicolored body, typically dark head and gaster with a reddish-brown thorax. Workers are polymorphic, with major workers having disproportionately large heads.
Did You Know?
Major workers can use their oversized heads to physically block the nest entrance, acting as living doors.
Social Pear Sawfly
A broad-bodied sawfly with long antennae whose larvae spin communal webs on pear and other fruit trees. Multiple larvae feed together within the silk nest.
Did You Know?
The larvae build elaborate communal silk nests that can envelope entire branch clusters, creating conspicuous webbed masses on fruit trees.