Odorous House Ant vs Sabre Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Odorous House Ant | Sabre Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tapinoma sessile | Rhyssa persuasoria |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 2.5-3 mm | 25-40 mm body length |
| Habitat | Indoors | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Odorous House Ant
A small dark brown ant that emits a distinctive rotten coconut smell when crushed. It is one of the most common household pest ants in North America.
Did You Know?
The smell produced when crushed is caused by methyl ketones, the same compounds found in blue cheese.
Sabre Wasp
The largest European ichneumon wasp, recognized by its black-and-white banded body. It parasitizes the larvae of wood wasps within conifer trunks.
Did You Know?
She can detect a wood wasp larva through several centimeters of solid timber using her antennae.