Yellow Crazy Ant vs Emerald Ash Borer Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Crazy Ant | Emerald Ash Borer Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplolepis gracilipes | Spathius agrili |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands, Indian Ocean Islands, Australia | East Asia, Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Yellow Crazy Ant
A long-legged, fast-moving invasive ant named for its erratic running pattern. They form supercolonies with multiple queens that can devastate island ecosystems.
Did You Know?
On Christmas Island they killed millions of native red crabs, fundamentally altering the island's entire ecosystem.
Emerald Ash Borer Parasite
A parasitoid wasp from China released in North America to combat the devastating emerald ash borer beetle. Females drill through bark to reach host larvae.
Did You Know?
It was approved for release in the US in 2007 as part of an emergency effort to save North American ash trees.