Schaufuss's Rover Ant vs Introduced Pine Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Schaufuss's Rover Ant | Introduced Pine Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetramorium schaufussii | Diprion similis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 2-3.5 mm | 7-10 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Introduced Pine Sawfly
A European sawfly introduced to North America that feeds on white pine and other five-needled pines. Larvae feed gregariously and can heavily defoliate trees.
Did You Know?
It was first detected in Connecticut in 1914 and quickly spread across northeastern North America.