Severini's Rover Ant vs Odorous House Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Severini's Rover Ant | Odorous House Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetramorium severini | Tapinoma sessile |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 2.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Indoors |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | North America |
| 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.
Odorous House Ant
A small dark brown ant that emits a distinctive rotten coconut smell when crushed. It is one of the most common household pest ants in North America.
Did You Know?
The smell produced when crushed is caused by methyl ketones, the same compounds found in blue cheese.