Scarlet-Bodied Pergid Sawfly vs Sugar Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarlet-Bodied Pergid Sawfly | Sugar Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Perga kirbyi | Camponotus consobrinus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pergidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 16-24 mm | 5-15 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Scarlet-Bodied Pergid Sawfly
A large, robustly built Australian sawfly with a bright scarlet to red-orange abdomen and dark head and thorax. Its spitfire larvae feed on eucalyptus in tight clusters.
Did You Know?
Adult females demonstrate rare parental care for an insect by guarding their egg batch and early-instar larvae on the eucalyptus leaf.
Sugar Ant
A common Australian ant with an orange-brown thorax and black head and abdomen. It is mainly nocturnal and frequently enters homes seeking sweet foods.
Did You Know?
Despite their common name, the term 'sugar ant' in Australia refers specifically to this species, unlike the generic use elsewhere.