Rock Ant vs Insignia Goldenring
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rock Ant | Insignia Goldenring |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Temnothorax rugatulus | Cordulegaster insignis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Formicidae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 75-85 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western United States, Mexico | Asia, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rock Ant
A tiny dark ant that nests in rock crevices at high elevations in western North America. Colonies contain about 200 workers and exhibit collective decision-making. Workers are dark brown with rugose sculpture on the body.
Did You Know?
Studies showed that about 40% of workers in a colony are consistently inactive, serving as a reserve labor force.
Insignia Goldenring
A large goldenring dragonfly of Turkey and the Near East with bold yellow markings. It patrols mountain streams in the eastern Mediterranean region.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most impressive dragonflies of the eastern Mediterranean, yet remains poorly studied.