Pergid Sawfly vs Schaufuss's Rover Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pergid Sawfly | Schaufuss's Rover Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Perga affinis | Tetramorium schaufussii |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pergidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 2-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern Australia | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Schaufuss's Rover Ant
A small ant with coarsely sculptured integument and short propodeal spines. It belongs to a species group that is entirely endemic to Madagascar.
Did You Know?
Molecular studies suggest its species group arrived in Madagascar via a single colonization event and then diversified explosively.