Malagasy Rover Ant vs Cricket Strepsipteran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Rover Ant | Cricket Strepsipteran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetramorium kelleri | Caenocholax fenyesi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Myrmecolacidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 1.5-3.0 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Madagascar | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Malagasy Rover Ant
A small, dark brown ant with rugose sculpture on the head and thorax. It is part of a massive endemic radiation of Tetramorium in Madagascar.
Did You Know?
Madagascar harbors 113 endemic Tetramorium species, one of the most spectacular ant radiations on any island.
Cricket Strepsipteran
An unusual strepsipteran whose males parasitize ants while females parasitize crickets. This dual-host system is unique among parasites.
Did You Know?
Males and females of this species parasitize completely different insect orders, a phenomenon unique to the family Myrmecolacidae.