Severini's Rover Ant vs Longipalpis Sandfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Severini's Rover Ant | Longipalpis Sandfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetramorium severini | Lutzomyia longipalpis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Psychodidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Central and South America, Mexico to Argentina |
| 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.
Longipalpis Sandfly
A small, pale-brown sandfly that is the most important vector of visceral leishmaniasis in the Americas. Males produce sex pheromones from glands on the abdomen to attract females. It breeds in organic-rich soil around chicken coops and animal shelters.
Did You Know?
Males produce terpene pheromones that attract females, and different populations produce different pheromones, suggesting cryptic species.