Pavement Ant vs Encyrtus Scale Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pavement Ant | Encyrtus Scale Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetramorium caespitum | Encyrtus infelix |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Encyrtidae |
| Size | 2.5-4 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Gardens |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Mediterranean, North America, Australia |
| 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.
Encyrtus Scale Parasite
A parasitoid wasp that attacks soft scale insects on citrus and ornamental trees. It was among the earliest parasitoids used in classical biological control programs.
Did You Know?
Its introduction to California in the late 1800s was one of the pioneering successes of classical biological control.