Ponderosa Pine Bark Borer vs Golden Carpenter Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ponderosa Pine Bark Borer | Golden Carpenter Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthocinus princeps | Camponotus sericeiventris |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 14-23mm | 8-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Central and South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ponderosa Pine Bark Borer
A grey-brown longhorn beetle with extremely long antennae that can be four times its body length. Males antennae are longer than females.
Did You Know?
Its antennae are among the longest relative to body size of any beetle and are used to detect female pheromones.
Golden Carpenter Ant
A striking large ant with dense golden or silvery pubescence covering its gaster, giving it a metallic sheen. Workers are among the largest ants in the Neotropics. They nest in both live and dead trees in tropical forests.
Did You Know?
The dense pubescence on their body is thought to serve a thermoregulatory function similar to the Saharan silver ant.