Turnip Sawfly vs Emerald Driver Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Turnip Sawfly | Emerald Driver Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Athalia rosae | Dorylus emeryi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Dorylidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 3-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | West Africa (Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Turnip Sawfly
A small orange and black sawfly whose larvae defoliate brassica crops.
Did You Know?
Larvae sequester glucosinolates from their food plants for chemical defense.
Emerald Driver Ant
A medium-sized driver ant with dark brown to black coloration found in West African forests. Colonies conduct raiding parties primarily at night. Workers form living bridges and chains with their bodies to cross obstacles.
Did You Know?
Workers can form living rafts by linking their bodies together to cross streams and flooded areas during raids.