South American Fire Ant vs Neotropical Pergid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Fire Ant | Neotropical Pergid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Solenopsis saevissima | Acordulecera dorsalis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 2-6 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay | Central and South 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.
Neotropical Pergid Sawfly
A small, dark pergid sawfly found across Central and South America. Adults have compact bodies with relatively short antennae.
Did You Know?
The Neotropical Pergidae have undergone a remarkable radiation in South America, filling ecological niches occupied by tenthredinids in the Northern Hemisphere.