Terminalis Spongillafly vs Slave-Maker Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Terminalis Spongillafly | Slave-Maker Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sisyra terminalis | Temnothorax americanus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sisyridae | Formicidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm wingspan | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Central Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Terminalis Spongillafly
A Palearctic spongillafly with dark wing tips found near clean freshwater systems. Indicator of good water quality and healthy sponge populations.
Did You Know?
Its presence near a waterway is considered an indicator of excellent freshwater quality.
Slave-Maker Ant
A tiny North American slave-making ant that raids colonies of closely related Temnothorax species. Workers have saber-like mandibles used in raids. Enslaved workers eventually perform all domestic tasks while raiders focus solely on conducting new raids.
Did You Know?
Enslaved Temnothorax workers sometimes rebel by destroying the slave-maker brood they are supposed to rear, reducing the raiding colony's future workforce.