Asian Mud Dauber vs Longhorn Crazy Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Mud Dauber | Longhorn Crazy Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sceliphron curvatum | Paratrechina longicornis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sphecidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 2.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central Asia, Europe | Pantropical, Global in heated buildings |
| 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.
Longhorn Crazy Ant
A small dark brown ant with extremely long antennae and legs that moves in rapid, jerky patterns. It is one of the most widely distributed tramp ant species in the world.
Did You Know?
Its original native range is unknown because it has been spread by human commerce for so long.