Borneo River Cruiser vs Amblyoponine Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Borneo River Cruiser | Amblyoponine Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macromia cingulata | Amblyopone australis |
| Order | Odonata | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Macromiidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 7-8.5 cm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Caves |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Malaysia, Indonesia | Australia |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Borneo River Cruiser
A large fast-flying dragonfly of pristine river systems in Borneo. It patrols long stretches of river with a distinctive cruising flight pattern.
Did You Know?
River cruiser dragonflies rarely perch, spending almost their entire adult life on the wing.
Amblyoponine Ant
A primitive-looking subterranean ant from Australia with small eyes and pale coloring. It hunts chilopods in deep soil and has the characteristic dracula ant larval feeding behavior.
Did You Know?
They retain many ancestral features thought to be similar to the earliest ants that evolved over 100 million years ago.