Asian Needle Ant vs Wroughton's Army Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Needle Ant | Wroughton's Army Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brachyponera chinensis | Aenictus wroughtonii |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Asia, Eastern United States | India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Asian Needle Ant
An invasive East Asian ant spreading through the southeastern US. Its sting causes anaphylaxis more frequently than native stinging ants.
Did You Know?
It displaces native ant species including fire ants and Argentine ants in invaded habitats.
Wroughton's Army Ant
A small reddish-brown army ant that conducts well-organized raids on termite mounds in tropical Asia. Workers are monomorphic and completely blind. Colonies are nomadic, regularly shifting their bivouac sites.
Did You Know?
Their queens are dichthadiiform, meaning they are permanently wingless with a massively swollen abdomen devoted to egg production.