Pennant Ant vs Australian Stink Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pennant Ant | Australian Stink Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Technomyrmex albipes | Iridomyrmex bicknelli |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 2.5-3 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pennant Ant
A small dark ant with conspicuous whitish legs that forms long trailing columns up trees. It is a widespread tramp species found throughout the Old World tropics.
Did You Know?
They are important dispersal agents for certain epiphytic plants whose seeds they carry to tree crevices.
Australian Stink Ant
A small, fast-moving ant that releases a strong, unpleasant odour when crushed, giving it its common name. It forms large colonies and is one of the most common ants in Australian suburban environments.
Did You Know?
Iridomyrmex ants dominate Australian ant communities and are among the most ecologically successful ants in the Southern Hemisphere.