Pennant Ant vs Pergid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pennant Ant | Pergid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Technomyrmex albipes | Perga affinis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 2.5-3 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands | Eastern Australia |
| 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.
Pergid Sawfly
An Australian sawfly whose larvae form dense defensive clusters called spitfires on eucalyptus trees. When threatened, larvae rear up and regurgitate eucalyptus oil.
Did You Know?
Larvae tap their tails on the branch in unison to signal the group to move to fresh leaves.