Smelly Carpenter Ant vs Golden Spiny Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Smelly Carpenter Ant | Golden Spiny Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dolichoderus thoracicus | Polyrhachis ammon |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Smelly Carpenter Ant
A Southeast Asian dolichoderine ant that tends mealybugs inside shelters built from chewed plant material. It is a significant pest of cacao and coconut plantations.
Did You Know?
They build elaborate carton tents over mealybug colonies on crop plants, protecting their honeydew source from rain and predators.
Golden Spiny Ant
A striking Australian spiny ant with golden pubescence covering a black body. Workers have prominent paired petiolar spines. Colonies nest in soil mounds or under bark and are common in Australian eucalypt woodlands.
Did You Know?
Their golden body hairs reflect sunlight and may help with thermoregulation in the hot Australian sun.