Velvet Tree Ant vs Sri Lankan Relict Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Velvet Tree Ant | Sri Lankan Relict Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Liometopum occidentale | Aneuretus simoni |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Aneuretidae |
| Size | 3-6 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Sri Lanka |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
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.
Sri Lankan Relict Ant
The sole surviving member of its entire subfamily, known only from a few localities in Sri Lanka's rainforests. A true living fossil representing an ancient ant lineage.
Did You Know?
The only living species in its entire subfamily, all other members went extinct millions of years ago.