Severini's Rover Ant vs Black-tailed Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Severini's Rover Ant | Black-tailed Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetramorium severini | Orthetrum cancellatum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Formicidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 44-50 mm body length |
| Habitat | Underground | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Severini's Rover Ant
A small leaf-litter ant with a finely striate head and propodeal spines of moderate length. It belongs to the T. severini species group endemic to Madagascar.
Did You Know?
Its species group contains numerous cryptic species that can only be reliably distinguished using DNA barcoding methods.
Black-tailed Skimmer
A robust dragonfly with a powder-blue abdomen tipped with black in mature males. It basks flat on bare ground and gravel banks beside open water.
Did You Know?
Unlike most dragonflies, it prefers to rest flat on the ground rather than perching on vegetation.