African Bulldog Ant vs Keyhole Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Bulldog Ant | Keyhole Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myrmecia regularis | Pachodynerus nasidens |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Africa | Americas, introduced to Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Bulldog Ant
A large aggressive ant with excellent vision and powerful mandibles. It can leap and deliver a painful sting when threatened.
Did You Know?
They hunt by sight rather than scent trails, pouncing on prey with a rapid leaping strike like a miniature predator.
Keyhole Wasp
A mud-nesting wasp notorious for building nests inside aircraft pitot tubes. It has caused aviation incidents by blocking airspeed sensors.
Did You Know?
Brisbane Airport installed covers on aircraft sensors specifically because of this species.