Underground Army Ant vs Scarlet Pergid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Underground Army Ant | Scarlet Pergid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Labidus coecus | Pergagrapta polita |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 2-7 mm | 10-16 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern United States, Central America, South America | Eastern Australia |
| 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.
Scarlet Pergid Sawfly
A brightly colored Australian sawfly with a polished dark body and reddish highlights. Larvae feed on eucalyptus and are often found in clusters.
Did You Know?
The genus Pergagrapta is endemic to Australia and represents part of the remarkable radiation of pergid sawflies on that continent.