South American Fire Ant vs Japanese Burrowing Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Fire Ant | Japanese Burrowing Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Solenopsis saevissima | Ephemera japonica |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Ephemeridae |
| Size | 2-6 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay | Japan, East Asia |
| 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.
Japanese Burrowing Mayfly
A large burrowing mayfly native to Japanese rivers and streams. It emerges in large numbers during early summer evenings.
Did You Know?
It is culturally significant in Japan, where mayfly emergence has been celebrated in poetry for centuries.