Familiar Bluet vs Emerald Driver Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Familiar Bluet | Emerald Driver Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Enallagma civile | Dorylus emeryi |
| Order | Odonata | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Dorylidae |
| Size | 28-37 mm | 3-12 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | West Africa (Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Familiar Bluet
One of the most common and widespread bluet damselflies in North America. Males are bright blue with black markings on the upper abdomen.
Did You Know?
It is the most frequently encountered damselfly species across most of the United States.
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.