Red Harvester Ant vs New Caledonian Giant Gecko Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Harvester Ant | New Caledonian Giant Gecko Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pogonomyrmex barbatus | Cyphus norfolcensis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 8-15 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Oceania (New Caledonia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
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.
New Caledonian Giant Gecko Weevil
A distinctive weevil from the New Caledonia region with a textured, knobby exoskeleton. New Caledonia is a global hotspot for weevil diversity, with hundreds of endemic species. Many are flightless and restricted to single mountain peaks.
Did You Know?
New Caledonia has more endemic weevil species per square kilometre than almost any other place on Earth, rivalling even Madagascar.