Schaufuss's Rover Ant vs Cone-headed Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Schaufuss's Rover Ant | Cone-headed Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetramorium schaufussii | Neoconocephalus ensiger |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 2-3.5 mm | 45-60 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Wetlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Schaufuss's Rover Ant
A small ant with coarsely sculptured integument and short propodeal spines. It belongs to a species group that is entirely endemic to Madagascar.
Did You Know?
Molecular studies suggest its species group arrived in Madagascar via a single colonization event and then diversified explosively.
Cone-headed Katydid
A long, slender katydid with a distinctive pointed cone on the top of its head. It hides among tall grasses and reeds, where its elongated body is perfectly camouflaged.
Did You Know?
Its continuous high-pitched buzz is one of the dominant insect sounds of late summer nights in eastern North America.