Red Harvester Ant vs Creoxylus Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Harvester Ant | Creoxylus Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pogonomyrmex barbatus | Creoxylus spinosus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Formicidae | Pseudophasmatidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 5-8 cm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Colombia, Ecuador, Peru |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red Harvester Ant
A large red ant that builds conspicuous mound nests cleared of vegetation in arid terrain. Workers collect seeds and store them in underground granaries.
Did You Know?
Its sting is rated among the most painful of any insect, and its venom is the most toxic of any known insect venom by weight.
Creoxylus Stick Insect
A spiny neotropical stick insect with bright warning coloration. It has short, colorful wings used for startle displays.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it flashes its brightly colored wings while releasing a foul-smelling defensive spray.