Table Mountain Ghost Frog Assassin Bug vs Arctic Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Table Mountain Ghost Frog Assassin Bug | Arctic Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Reduvius tabulensis | Amauronematus abnormis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 cm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South Africa | Arctic Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Arctic Canada, Alaska |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Table Mountain Ghost Frog Assassin Bug
A rare assassin bug found only on Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa. It preys on small invertebrates among the fynbos vegetation.
Did You Know?
Table Mountain's summit is home to numerous species found nowhere else due to its long isolation.
Arctic Sawfly
A small, dark sawfly associated with willows in Arctic and subarctic regions. Females use their saw-like ovipositor to cut slits in willow leaves and stems for egg-laying. Larvae resemble caterpillars and feed openly on leaves.
Did You Know?
Arctic sawfly larvae can produce silk pads to anchor themselves to willow leaves during strong tundra winds.