Bullet Ant vs Cotesia Congregata
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bullet Ant | Cotesia Congregata |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paraponera clavata | Cotesia congregata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 18-30 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Central America, South America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Cotesia Congregata
A gregarious endoparasitoid whose larvae emerge en masse from hornworm caterpillars to spin white cocoons on the host's skin. It is a well-known natural enemy of tobacco and tomato hornworms.
Did You Know?
Up to 300 larvae can emerge from a single hornworm caterpillar, covering it in tiny white silk cocoons.