Pavement Ant vs American Slave-Maker Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pavement Ant | American Slave-Maker Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetramorium caespitum | Polyergus lucidus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 2.5-4 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Pavement Ant
A common urban ant that nests under sidewalks, driveways, and building foundations. They are well known for their spectacular territorial wars fought on pavements in spring.
Did You Know?
Rival colonies wage mass battles on sidewalks involving thousands of workers grappling in one-on-one combat.
American Slave-Maker Ant
A North American slave-making ant that conducts well-organized raids on Formica colonies. New queens infiltrate host colonies by killing the resident queen.
Did You Know?
During raids, they release propaganda pheromones that cause defending ants to flee or fight each other instead of the raiders.