Black Garden Ant vs Red Wood Ant
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Black Garden Ant
0.005 m
Human
1.75 m
Red Wood Ant
0.009 m
| Black Garden Ant | Red Wood Ant | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.001–0.005 g | 0.001–0.01 g |
| Length | 0.3–0.5 cm | 0.4–0.9 cm |
| Top Speed | 0.03 km/h | 0.03 km/h |
| Lifespan | 1–15 yrs | 1–5 yrs |
| Offspring | 300–500 | 100–500 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | – | Resident |
| Habitat | Garden, Urban, Grassland, Woodland, Farmland | Forest, Woodland, Taiga |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe | Nordics, Europe |
| Family | Formicidae | Formicidae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |