Orange Twig Ant vs Club-horned Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Orange Twig Ant | Club-horned Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudomyrmex simplex | Abia sericea |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Cimbicidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America, Amazon Basin | Europe, British Isles |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Orange Twig Ant
A bright orange pseudomyrmecine ant found in the Amazon basin that nests in small hollow twigs. It is a generalist predator with keen eyesight for hunting canopy insects.
Did You Know?
Their vivid orange coloration may serve as warning coloration advertising their potent sting to potential predators.
Club-horned Sawfly
A striking metallic green sawfly found across Europe. Adults visit flowers while larvae feed on honeysuckle and scabious. One of the smaller cimbicid sawflies.
Did You Know?
Adults have distinctive clubbed antennae that distinguish them from other sawflies.