Wheat Stem Sawfly vs Asian Marauder Army Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wheat Stem Sawfly | Asian Marauder Army Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cephus cinctus | Dorylus laevigatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cephidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 8-13 mm (adult) | 2-10 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Southeast Asia, Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Wheat Stem Sawfly
A major pest of wheat and barley on the northern Great Plains of North America. Larvae bore inside stems, weakening them and causing lodging.
Did You Know?
Larvae girdle the stem base before pupating, causing the stem to fall over at harvest.
Asian Marauder Army Ant
A subterranean army ant of Southeast Asian forests that raids termite nests through underground tunnels. It is one of the few Dorylus species found in Asia.
Did You Know?
It represents an ancient Asian lineage of driver ants, showing that Dorylus once had a much wider range than Africa.