Slave-Making Ant vs Rambur's Forktail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Slave-Making Ant | Rambur's Forktail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Formica sanguinea | Ischnura ramburii |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Formicidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 5-9 mm | 26-36 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia, Japan | North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Slave-Making Ant
A facultative slave-making ant that raids colonies of other Formica species to steal pupae. The stolen brood hatches and works for the slave-maker colony. Workers are reddish with darker heads and can also establish independent colonies.
Did You Know?
Unlike obligate slave-makers, this species can survive without slaves, but raided colonies grow much faster.
Rambur's Forktail
A widespread New World damselfly where males are green and black with a blue tail tip. Females come in orange, olive, and male-mimic color forms.
Did You Know?
It tolerates brackish and even slightly saline water, unlike most freshwater damselflies.