Oak Slug Sawfly vs Matabele Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Slug Sawfly | Matabele Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caliroa quercuscoccineae | Megaponera analis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm (adult) | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Sub-Saharan 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.
Matabele Ant
A large black ant that specializes in raiding termite mounds in organized military-style columns. Workers are among the largest ants in Africa.
Did You Know?
Injured ants are carried back to the nest by their comrades and treated, with a 90% survival rate after rescue.