Dark Rover Ant vs Eastern Yellowjacket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark Rover Ant | Eastern Yellowjacket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brachymyrmex patagonicus | Vespula maculifrons |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | South America, Southern United States | Eastern North America from Canada to the Gulf states |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dark Rover Ant
A tiny dark brown ant that has rapidly spread across the southern United States as an invasive species. It is attracted to electrical equipment and frequently enters buildings.
Did You Know?
They are so small that entire colonies can nest inside electrical junction boxes and wall outlets.
Eastern Yellowjacket
A common ground-nesting yellowjacket with bold black and yellow banding on its abdomen. It builds large paper nests underground that can contain thousands of workers.
Did You Know?
Its underground nests can grow to the size of a basketball and contain over 4,000 workers by late summer.