Pennant Ant vs Silver-green Leaf Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pennant Ant | Silver-green Leaf Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Technomyrmex albipes | Phyllobius argentatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 2.5-3 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands | Europe |
| 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.
Silver-green Leaf Weevil
A beautiful green and gold weevil found on the foliage of deciduous trees and shrubs. Covered in round iridescent scales. A common spring and early summer species.
Did You Know?
Each tiny iridescent scale on its body acts as a miniature diffraction grating, creating the green metallic color.