Wroughton's Army Ant vs Lesser Citronella Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wroughton's Army Ant | Lesser Citronella Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aenictus wroughtonii | Lasius claviger |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Orchards |
| Diet | Omnivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Wroughton's Army Ant
A small reddish-brown army ant that conducts well-organized raids on termite mounds in tropical Asia. Workers are monomorphic and completely blind. Colonies are nomadic, regularly shifting their bivouac sites.
Did You Know?
Their queens are dichthadiiform, meaning they are permanently wingless with a massively swollen abdomen devoted to egg production.
Lesser Citronella Ant
A small yellow subterranean ant closely related to the larger citronella ant. It produces a citrus scent and lives in deep soil nests tending root aphids.
Did You Know?
Citronella ants are obligate herders whose survival depends entirely on their symbiotic relationship with underground aphids.