Red Harvester Ant vs Tree Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Harvester Ant | Tree Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pogonomyrmex barbatus | Anacridium melanorhodon |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 55-75 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Sahel region, North Africa, East Africa |
| 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.
Tree Locust
A large grey-brown locust with distinctive vertical stripes on its eyes and a rough thorax crest. It roosts in trees and can form small swarms.
Did You Know?
Unlike most locusts that rest on the ground, tree locusts spend most of their time roosting high in trees during the day.