Bullet Ant vs Aspinose Campodeid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bullet Ant | Aspinose Campodeid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paraponera clavata | Metriocampa aspinosa |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diplura |
| Family | Formicidae | Campodeidae |
| Size | 18-30 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central America, South America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bullet Ant
Named for its extremely painful sting, rated 4+ on the Schmidt Pain Index. Indigenous Satere-Mawe people use them in warrior initiation rites. The pain can last 24 hours.
Did You Know?
The bullet ants sting is the most painful of any insect — described as waves of burning, throbbing, all-consuming pain that lasts up to 24 hours without any relief.
Aspinose Campodeid
A soil-dwelling dipluran lacking the typical dorsal spines found in related species. It inhabits deep soil layers in temperate forests.
Did You Know?
Its lack of dorsal spines distinguishes it from nearly all related species.