Ectatomma Ant vs Lesser Banded Hornet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ectatomma Ant | Lesser Banded Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ectatomma tuberculatum | Vespa affinis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 22-30 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, South America | South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia |
| 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.
Lesser Banded Hornet
A medium-sized hornet with a dark body and bright orange-yellow abdominal bands. It builds large aerial nests in trees and on buildings throughout tropical Asia.
Did You Know?
Its aerial nests can grow to the size of a basketball and house several thousand workers.