Southern House Mosquito vs Cocktail Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern House Mosquito | Cocktail Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Culex quinquefasciatus | Crematogaster peringueyi |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Culicidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Tropics and subtropics worldwide | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Southern House Mosquito
A tropical and subtropical mosquito that breeds in polluted water. It transmits lymphatic filariasis and is a major nuisance biter at night.
Did You Know?
It thrives in organically polluted water that most other mosquito species cannot tolerate.
Cocktail Ant
A small dark ant that holds its heart-shaped gaster raised above its body like a flag. It nests in dead wood and under bark.
Did You Know?
When alarmed, they raise their abdomen over their back like a scorpion and exude a drop of repellent venom.