Sri Lankan Relict Ant vs Birch Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sri Lankan Relict Ant | Birch Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aneuretus simoni | Cimbex femoratus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Aneuretidae | Cimbicidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Parks |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Sri Lanka | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
Sri Lankan Relict Ant
The sole surviving member of its entire subfamily, known only from a few localities in Sri Lanka's rainforests. A true living fossil representing an ancient ant lineage.
Did You Know?
The only living species in its entire subfamily, all other members went extinct millions of years ago.
Birch Sawfly
One of the largest European sawflies, with a stout body, clubbed antennae, and variable coloring from black to yellowish-brown. Larvae are large, pale green caterpillar-like grubs found curled on birch leaves.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, the large larva can squirt a jet of fluid from glands above its spiracles as a defensive mechanism.