Slave-Maker Ant vs Cone-Head Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Slave-Maker Ant | Cone-Head Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Temnothorax americanus | Copiphora rhinoceros |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 40-60 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Slave-Maker Ant
A tiny North American slave-making ant that raids colonies of closely related Temnothorax species. Workers have saber-like mandibles used in raids. Enslaved workers eventually perform all domestic tasks while raiders focus solely on conducting new raids.
Did You Know?
Enslaved Temnothorax workers sometimes rebel by destroying the slave-maker brood they are supposed to rear, reducing the raiding colony's future workforce.
Cone-Head Katydid
A Neotropical katydid with a long horn-like projection from its head. It is an omnivorous species active at night in tropical lowland forests.
Did You Know?
Its horn is a hardened extension of its fastigium and may be used in combat between rival males.