Slave-Making Ant vs Short-horned Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Slave-Making Ant | Short-horned Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Formica sanguinea | Phymateus morbillosus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Pyrgomorphidae |
| Size | 5-9 mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia, Japan | Africa |
| 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.
Short-horned Grasshopper
A toxic foam grasshopper that sequesters milkweed poisons and displays bright warning colors.
Did You Know?
When attacked it exudes toxic foam from its thoracic glands.