Silver Birch Web-Spinning Sawfly vs Green Tree Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver Birch Web-Spinning Sawfly | Green Tree Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pamphilius sylvaticus | Oecophylla smaragdina subnitida |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pamphiliidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 5-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Northern Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silver Birch Web-Spinning Sawfly
A flat-bodied sawfly with long filiform antennae and a broad head. Larvae roll or fold birch leaves with silk and feed within the shelters.
Did You Know?
The flattened body shape of pamphiliid sawflies is an adaptation that allows adults to squeeze into tight spaces in leaf litter and bark crevices.
Green Tree Ant
An Australian subspecies of the Asian weaver ant with distinctive bright green coloring. Indigenous Australians have traditionally eaten them and used their nests for medicinal purposes.
Did You Know?
They taste like lime or lemongrass due to their high formic acid content and are eaten as bush food in northern Australia.