Oak Slug Sawfly vs Desert Navigator Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Slug Sawfly | Desert Navigator Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caliroa quercuscoccineae | Cataglyphis fortis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm (adult) | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Oak Slug Sawfly
A slug-like sawfly larva that skeletonizes oak leaves in North America. Severe infestations cause browning of the canopy by midsummer.
Did You Know?
The slimy larval coating deters most predators except for a few specialized parasitoid wasps.
Desert Navigator Ant
A heat-tolerant Saharan ant famous for its extraordinary navigation abilities. It uses a built-in pedometer and polarized light compass to find its way home.
Did You Know?
It counts its own steps to measure distance and can navigate home in a straight line from hundreds of meters away.