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As noted by Papavero (1964), syringogastrids walking on leaves are strikingly similar to ants (especially Pseudomyrmex Lund) that often occur on the same leaf surfaces. They resemble ants in movement, size and shape (with the latter similarity enhanced by wing pigmentation), and can be difficult to distinguish from ants until they take flight.
As noted by Papavero (1964), syringogastrids walking on leaves are strikingly similar to ants (especially Pseudomyrmex Lund) that often occur on the same leaf surfaces. They resemble ants in movement, size and shape (with the latter similarity enhanced by wing pigmentation), and can be difficult to distinguish from ants until they take flight.
