Sirex Woodwasp vs Cocktail Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sirex Woodwasp | Cocktail Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sirex noctilio | Crematogaster peringueyi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Siricidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 15-36 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Africa, Australasia, South America | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sirex Woodwasp
A large blue-black woodwasp that bores into pine trees to lay eggs. It injects a symbiotic fungus into the wood that feeds its developing larvae.
Did You Know?
Females carry a special fungus in abdominal glands and inoculate trees during egg-laying.
Cocktail Ant
A small dark ant that holds its heart-shaped gaster raised above its body like a flag. It nests in dead wood and under bark.
Did You Know?
When alarmed, they raise their abdomen over their back like a scorpion and exude a drop of repellent venom.