Black Imported Fire Ant vs Asian Giant Hornet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Imported Fire Ant | Asian Giant Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Solenopsis richteri | Vespa mandarinia |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 2-6 mm | 45-55 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | South America, Southeastern United States | Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Black Imported Fire Ant
A dark-colored fire ant native to South America that has established populations in the southeastern United States. They build large earthen mounds in open areas.
Did You Know?
They frequently hybridize with the red imported fire ant in overlapping ranges, producing hybrid populations.
Asian Giant Hornet
The worlds largest hornet. A single colony can kill an entire hive of 30,000 honey bees in just a few hours. Their venom destroys red blood cells and can cause organ failure.
Did You Know?
Asian giant hornets can decapitate 40 honey bees per minute. Japanese honey bees defend themselves by swarming a hornet and vibrating to raise temperature to 47°C — killing it with heat.