Valentine Ant vs Notoligotoma Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Valentine Ant | Notoligotoma Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crematogaster cerasi | Notoligotoma hardyi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Australembiidae |
| Size | 2.5-4 mm | 9.0-14.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Valentine Ant
A North American acrobat ant common in deciduous forests and suburban yards. They typically nest in dead branches and old insect galleries in trees.
Did You Know?
Their heart-shaped abdomen gives them the charming nickname valentine ant.
Notoligotoma Web Spinner
An Australian web spinner found in tropical northern Australia. It builds silk galleries on tree trunks during the wet season.
Did You Know?
During the dry season, colonies retreat into deep bark crevices and become dormant until the rains return.