Velvet Tree Ant vs Cream-Streaked Ladybird
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Velvet Tree Ant | Cream-Streaked Ladybird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Liometopum occidentale | Harmonia quadripunctata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 3-6 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Velvet Tree Ant
A large ant that nests in oak trees and produces a distinctive trail pheromone odor.
Did You Know?
Columns of these ants march in conspicuous trails up and down tree trunks.
Cream-Streaked Ladybird
A European ladybird associated primarily with conifer trees. It has cream or pale yellow elytra with variable dark markings.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few ladybirds that preferentially inhabits the canopy of coniferous trees.