Winter Ant vs Solomon's Seal Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Winter Ant | Solomon's Seal Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prenolepis imparis | Phymatocera aterrima |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Winter Ant
A small brown ant unique for being most active during cold months when other ants are dormant. Replete workers store liquid food in distended abdomens for the colony.
Did You Know?
They hold their nuptial flights in late winter or early spring, sometimes walking over snow to mate.
Solomon's Seal Sawfly
A small, entirely black sawfly whose grayish-white larvae with black heads are highly destructive to Solomon's seal plants. Larvae feed from the leaf edges inward.
Did You Know?
The larvae are so well camouflaged against the undersides of Solomon's seal leaves that gardeners often only notice them after severe damage is done.