Spine-waisted Ant vs Roesel's Bush-cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spine-waisted Ant | Roesel's Bush-cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphaenogaster tennesseensis | Roeseliana roeselii |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 14-20mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spine-waisted Ant
A slender reddish-brown ant common in eastern North American deciduous forests. It is an important seed disperser, carrying seeds with nutritious elaiosomes back to its nest.
Did You Know?
They are responsible for dispersing seeds of many spring wildflowers including trilliums, violets, and bloodroot.
Roesel's Bush-cricket
A stocky bush-cricket with a distinctive pale border along the pronotum. Its song is a continuous high-pitched buzz. Macropterous forms with full wings appear in hot summers and can fly.
Did You Know?
In hot summers, a winged form appears that can fly and colonize new habitats, driving rapid range expansion.