Pavement Ant vs Western Snakefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pavement Ant | Western Snakefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetramorium caespitum | Agulla adnixa |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Raphidioptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Raphidiidae |
| Size | 2.5-4 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Western North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Western Snakefly
A North American snakefly found in western forests and woodlands. Larvae develop under bark of conifers where they hunt bark beetle larvae.
Did You Know?
Western snakeflies require a cold winter period to complete development, which is why they are absent from tropical regions.