Conehead Proturan vs Underground Army Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Conehead Proturan | Underground Army Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acerentomon microrhinus | Labidus coecus |
| Order | Protura | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Acerentomidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 0.6-1.0 mm | 2-7 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southern United States, Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Conehead Proturan
A minute proturan with a characteristically pointed head capsule found in European soils. It lacks antennae, using its forelegs for sensory perception.
Did You Know?
The pseudoculus, a unique sensory organ on the head, is used to identify proturan species under high magnification.
Underground Army Ant
A mostly subterranean army ant that occasionally surfaces in massive raiding columns across the Americas. Workers are pale yellow, reflecting their underground lifestyle.
Did You Know?
They are the most frequently encountered army ants in the Americas but are rarely seen because of their subterranean habits.