Tawny Crazy Ant vs Woodland Acerentomid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tawny Crazy Ant | Woodland Acerentomid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nylanderia fulva | Acerentomon maius |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Protura |
| Family | Formicidae | Acerentomidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 1.2-2.0 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | South America, Southern United States | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Tawny Crazy Ant
A small reddish-brown ant that forms enormous supercolonies and is displacing fire ants in the southern United States. They are attracted to electrical equipment and often cause short circuits.
Did You Know?
They coat themselves in formic acid as an antidote after being stung by fire ants, a unique detoxification behavior.
Woodland Acerentomid
A relatively large proturan found in deciduous forest soils of central Europe. It is among the better-studied acerentomid species.
Did You Know?
Research suggests this species feeds specifically on mycorrhizal fungi, making it dependent on healthy forest root systems.