Ectatomma Ant vs Large Square-headed Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ectatomma Ant | Large Square-headed Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ectatomma tuberculatum | Ectemnius cephalotes |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Crabronidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ectatomma Ant
A large, heavily sculptured neotropical ant with a powerful sting and distinctive tuberculate body. It is a common ground-foraging predator in Central and South American forests.
Did You Know?
Workers are used as biological control agents in cacao plantations where they prey on pest insects.
Large Square-headed Wasp
A large solitary wasp that nests in dead wood and provisions its nest with captured flies. Has a distinctively large, square-shaped head. Common in gardens and woodland.
Did You Know?
Nests in old beetle holes in dead wood, stocking each cell with paralyzed flies for its developing larvae.