African Driver Ant vs Indian Giant Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Driver Ant | Indian Giant Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorylus wilverthi | Camponotus compressus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Dorylidae | Formicidae |
| Size | Workers 3-13 mm; queen up to 50 mm | 6-14 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Central Africa, East Africa | South Asia (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Driver Ant
A notorious army ant species that forms massive raiding columns through the forest floor. Colonies can contain over 20 million individuals.
Did You Know?
Soldier ants have such powerful jaws that indigenous peoples have used them as natural wound sutures.
Indian Giant Ant
One of the largest and most common carpenter ants in India, with shiny black coloration and a robust build. Major workers have disproportionately large heads with powerful mandibles used for colony defense.
Did You Know?
These ants are among the first to colonize urban environments and their foraging trails can extend over 100 meters from the nest.