Aphid Mummy Wasp vs Savanna Driver Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Aphid Mummy Wasp | Savanna Driver Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphidius ervi | Dorylus gribodoi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 2-12 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Grasslands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America, South America, Oceania | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Aphid Mummy Wasp
A tiny parasitoid wasp widely used in biological control of pea aphids and other large aphid species. It turns parasitized aphids into hardened golden-brown 'mummies' from which new wasps emerge.
Did You Know?
Parasitized aphids swell into distinctive metallic 'mummies' before the adult wasp chews a neat exit hole to emerge.
Savanna Driver Ant
A subterranean driver ant of African savannas that rarely surfaces, conducting most raids through underground tunnels. Colonies may exceed 20 million workers.
Did You Know?
Their underground lifestyle means entire colonies can exist beneath a village without residents ever seeing a single ant.