Club-horned Sawfly vs Thief Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Club-horned Sawfly | Thief Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Abia sericea | Solenopsis molesta |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cimbicidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, British Isles | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Club-horned Sawfly
A striking metallic green sawfly found across Europe. Adults visit flowers while larvae feed on honeysuckle and scabious. One of the smaller cimbicid sawflies.
Did You Know?
Adults have distinctive clubbed antennae that distinguish them from other sawflies.
Thief Ant
One of the smallest ant species in North America, nesting near larger ant colonies to steal food and brood. Their tiny size allows them to enter other nests through passages too small for defenders.
Did You Know?
They are so small they can live inside the walls of other ant nests for extended periods without being detected.