Sparkling Jewelwing vs Discothyrea Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sparkling Jewelwing | Discothyrea Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteryx xanthostoma | Discothyrea testacea |
| Order | Odonata | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 45-50 mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Southern Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sparkling Jewelwing
A southwestern European demoiselle closely related to the Banded Demoiselle. Males have broad dark wing bands and a distinctive yellow underside to the mouth.
Did You Know?
It can be distinguished from the Banded Demoiselle by the yellow underside of its lower lip.
Discothyrea Ant
An extremely small and rarely seen ant with only a single-segmented antennal club, unique among ants. It nests deep in soil and rotting wood across southern Europe.
Did You Know?
Its single-segment antennal club is found in no other ant genus, making it instantly recognizable to myrmecologists.