European Amazon Ant vs Palpares Antlion

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute European Amazon Ant Palpares Antlion
Scientific Name Polyergus rufescens Palpares immensus
Order Hymenoptera Neuroptera
Family Formicidae Myrmeleontidae
Size 6-7 mm 100-140 mm wingspan
Habitat Meadows Deserts & Drylands
Diet Predators Predators
Regions Europe, Western Asia Southern Africa
Conservation Not Evaluated Least Concern

European Amazon Ant

An obligate slave-making ant that raids colonies of Formica ants to steal pupae. The kidnapped workers then perform all domestic duties for the Polyergus colony.

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Did You Know?

Their sickle-shaped mandibles are so specialized for fighting that they cannot feed themselves or care for their own brood.

Palpares Antlion

An enormous antlion from sub-Saharan Africa with strikingly patterned wings. Among the largest flying neuropterans on the continent.

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Did You Know?

Its wingspan can reach 14 cm, rivaling some small dragonflies in size.