Sugar Ant vs Robin's Pincushion Gall Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sugar Ant | Robin's Pincushion Gall Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Camponotus consobrinus | Diplolepis rosae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Cynipidae |
| Size | 5-15 mm | 2.5–4 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Australia | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Sugar Ant
A common Australian ant with an orange-brown thorax and black head and abdomen. It is mainly nocturnal and frequently enters homes seeking sweet foods.
Did You Know?
Despite their common name, the term 'sugar ant' in Australia refers specifically to this species, unlike the generic use elsewhere.
Robin's Pincushion Gall Wasp
A gall wasp that forms spectacular mossy red-green growths on wild roses. Each gall may contain up to 60 larval chambers.
Did You Know?
In medieval times, its galls were placed under pillows as a supposed cure for insomnia.