California Harvester Ant vs Fulvus Driver Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | California Harvester Ant | Fulvus Driver Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pogonomyrmex californicus | Dorylus fulvus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Dorylidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 3-12 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | West Africa (Senegal, Guinea, Ghana, Nigeria, Ivory Coast) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
California Harvester Ant
A small harvester ant found in hot deserts of the American Southwest. Colonies are often founded by groups of cooperating queens.
Did You Know?
Multiple unrelated queens can found a single colony together, then fight to the death until only one remains.
Fulvus Driver Ant
A predominantly subterranean driver ant species with yellowish-brown coloration. Unlike some congeners, it rarely forms above-ground raiding columns. Colonies construct extensive underground tunnel networks.
Did You Know?
This species is sometimes called the 'blind ant' because workers have completely lost their eyes during evolution.