Australian Velvet Ant vs Malagasy Edmond's Carpenter Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Velvet Ant | Malagasy Edmond's Carpenter Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephutomorpha queenslandica | Camponotus edmondi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Mutillidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 8-15 mm | 6-14 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Velvet Ant
An Australian wingless wasp with orange and black velvety coloring. It parasitizes ground-nesting native bees in tropical and subtropical Queensland.
Did You Know?
Australian velvet ants are far less studied than their American counterparts, with many species still awaiting formal description.
Malagasy Edmond's Carpenter Ant
A medium-large carpenter ant with a bicolored body, typically dark head and gaster with a reddish-brown thorax. Workers are polymorphic, with major workers having disproportionately large heads.
Did You Know?
Major workers can use their oversized heads to physically block the nest entrance, acting as living doors.