Mexican Twig Ant vs Cinnamon Caddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mexican Twig Ant | Cinnamon Caddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudomyrmex pallidus | Ceratopsyche morosa |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Hydropsychidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southern United States, Mexico, Central America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mexican Twig Ant
A pale yellowish twig-nesting ant found from the southern United States through Central America. Small colonies occupy single dead twigs or hollow stems.
Did You Know?
Entire colonies can fit inside a single pencil-width twig, with the queen, brood, and workers all packed together.
Cinnamon Caddis
A medium-sized net-spinning caddisfly with warm cinnamon-brown wings. Larvae build intricate silk capture nets in fast riffles across North America.
Did You Know?
Larvae will aggressively defend their net-building territories against rival caddisfly larvae.