South American Fire Ant vs Cone-headed Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Fire Ant | Cone-headed Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Solenopsis saevissima | Neoconocephalus ensiger |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 2-6 mm | 45-60 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Wetlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
South American Fire Ant
An aggressive reddish-brown fire ant native to South America with a painful venomous sting. Colonies form conspicuous mound nests in open areas.
Did You Know?
During floods, entire colonies link together into living rafts that float for weeks until finding dry ground.
Cone-headed Katydid
A long, slender katydid with a distinctive pointed cone on the top of its head. It hides among tall grasses and reeds, where its elongated body is perfectly camouflaged.
Did You Know?
Its continuous high-pitched buzz is one of the dominant insect sounds of late summer nights in eastern North America.