Underground Army Ant vs Sand Treader Camel Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Underground Army Ant | Sand Treader Camel Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Labidus coecus | Macrobaenetes valgum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Rhaphidophoridae |
| Size | 2-7 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern United States, Central America, South America | Southwestern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Underground Army Ant
A mostly subterranean army ant that occasionally surfaces in massive raiding columns across the Americas. Workers are pale yellow, reflecting their underground lifestyle.
Did You Know?
They are the most frequently encountered army ants in the Americas but are rarely seen because of their subterranean habits.
Sand Treader Camel Cricket
A pale, wingless cricket adapted to life on desert sand dunes in the American Southwest. It has broadened feet for walking on loose sand.
Did You Know?
It burrows into the sand at dawn and emerges only at night, spending its life on dunes with surface temperatures that can exceed 70 degrees Celsius by day.