Common Potter Wasp vs Asian Marauder Army Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Potter Wasp | Asian Marauder Army Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eumenes fraternus | Dorylus laevigatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 13-17 mm | 2-10 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Southeast Asia, Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Potter Wasp
A North American potter wasp that builds small globular mud cells on plant stems and twigs. The female suspends her egg on a silk thread inside the pot before sealing it.
Did You Know?
The egg is hung on a thread from the ceiling of the pot so the larva can begin eating the paralyzed caterpillars below without being crushed.
Asian Marauder Army Ant
A subterranean army ant of Southeast Asian forests that raids termite nests through underground tunnels. It is one of the few Dorylus species found in Asia.
Did You Know?
It represents an ancient Asian lineage of driver ants, showing that Dorylus once had a much wider range than Africa.