Emerald Driver Ant vs Hooded Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Emerald Driver Ant | Hooded Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorylus emeryi | Choeradodis rhombicollis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Dorylidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 3-12 mm | 60-80 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | West Africa (Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone) | Central America, northern South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Emerald Driver Ant
A medium-sized driver ant with dark brown to black coloration found in West African forests. Colonies conduct raiding parties primarily at night. Workers form living bridges and chains with their bodies to cross obstacles.
Did You Know?
Workers can form living rafts by linking their bodies together to cross streams and flooded areas during raids.
Hooded Mantis
A Central American mantis with an enormously expanded, leaf-shaped prothorax. Its green, shield-like hood provides excellent leaf mimicry.
Did You Know?
Its prothoracic shield is so wide and flat that it earned the nickname "hooded mantis" for its cloak-like appearance.