Florida Carpenter Ant vs Eastern Toe-biter
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Florida Carpenter Ant | Eastern Toe-biter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Camponotus floridanus | Benacus griseus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Belostomatidae |
| Size | 5-11 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeastern United States | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Florida Carpenter Ant
A bicolored carpenter ant with a reddish-orange head and thorax and black abdomen. It is the most common structural pest ant in Florida.
Did You Know?
Florida carpenter ants have among the largest genomes of any ant species studied, containing around 240 million base pairs.
Eastern Toe-biter
A very large, flattened brown water bug found in eastern North America. Males carry eggs on their backs until they hatch, providing protection and aeration. It can deliver an extremely painful bite if handled.
Did You Know?
Males are dedicated fathers, carrying up to 100 eggs cemented to their backs for several weeks, regularly doing 'push-ups' at the water surface to aerate the developing embryos.