African Fig Wasp vs Metallic Ectatomma
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Fig Wasp | Metallic Ectatomma |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceratosolen capensis | Ectatomma ruidum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Agaonidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 1-3 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Africa, East Africa | Mexico, Central America, Northern South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Fig Wasp
A tiny wasp with an obligate mutualistic relationship with African fig trees. Females enter figs through a narrow opening to pollinate and lay eggs.
Did You Know?
Each fig species has its own specific fig wasp pollinator, making them one of nature's most precise co-evolutionary partnerships.
Metallic Ectatomma
A medium-sized ant with a metallic sheen common in neotropical lowland habitats. It forages individually on the ground and nests in small colonies in the soil.
Did You Know?
Some workers specialize as thieves, stealing food from nestmates of other Ectatomma ruidum colonies rather than foraging.