Army Ant vs Texas Leafcutter Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Army Ant | Texas Leafcutter Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eciton burchellii | Atta texana |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 3-12 mm | 1.5-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Southern United States, Northern Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Army Ant
Nomadic ants that do not build permanent nests. Raids of up to 200,000 workers sweep through the forest floor consuming everything in their path. Workers link bodies to form living bridges.
Did You Know?
Army ants build living structures from their own bodies — bridges, walls, and bivouacs made of 500,000 ants linked together, complete with climate-controlled nursery chambers inside.
Texas Leafcutter Ant
The northernmost leafcutter ant species, found in the southern United States. Nests can extend 6 meters deep and cover large underground areas.
Did You Know?
Their underground nests can contain over 1,000 individual chambers connected by an intricate tunnel network.