Asian Mud Dauber vs Fulvus Driver Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Mud Dauber | Fulvus Driver Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sceliphron curvatum | Dorylus fulvus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sphecidae | Dorylidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 3-12 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central Asia, Europe | West Africa (Senegal, Guinea, Ghana, Nigeria, Ivory Coast) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Asian Mud Dauber
A dark-bodied mud dauber originally from Central Asia now invasive across Europe. It builds mud nests inside buildings and provisions them with spiders.
Did You Know?
It spread from its native range in India and Central Asia to colonize most of southern and central Europe within just 30 years.
Fulvus Driver Ant
A predominantly subterranean driver ant species with yellowish-brown coloration. Unlike some congeners, it rarely forms above-ground raiding columns. Colonies construct extensive underground tunnel networks.
Did You Know?
This species is sometimes called the 'blind ant' because workers have completely lost their eyes during evolution.