Turtle Ant vs Arrowhead Spiketail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Turtle Ant | Arrowhead Spiketail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cephalotes atratus | Cordulegaster obliqua |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Formicidae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 6-14 mm | 70-80 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central America, South America | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Turtle Ant
A large, flat-bodied arboreal ant with a broad disc-shaped head used to block nest entrances in tree holes. Workers can glide directionally when falling from the canopy.
Did You Know?
They are one of the few ant species capable of directed aerial gliding, steering back to their tree trunk mid-fall.
Arrowhead Spiketail
A large spiketail dragonfly with arrowhead-shaped yellow markings along its dark abdomen. It is found along seepage-fed streams in eastern North American forests.
Did You Know?
Females can insert eggs directly into hard-packed stream gravel using their spike-like ovipositor.