Flat-tailed Leaf-cutter Bee vs Savanna Driver Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat-tailed Leaf-cutter Bee | Savanna Driver Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megachile mendica | Dorylus gribodoi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 2-12 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Flat-tailed Leaf-cutter Bee
A medium-sized leaf-cutter bee with pale abdominal hair bands. It provisions its nest cells with carefully cut pieces of rose and birch leaves.
Did You Know?
It can cut a perfect leaf disc in under 10 seconds using its sharp mandibles.
Savanna Driver Ant
A subterranean driver ant of African savannas that rarely surfaces, conducting most raids through underground tunnels. Colonies may exceed 20 million workers.
Did You Know?
Their underground lifestyle means entire colonies can exist beneath a village without residents ever seeing a single ant.