Florida Carpenter Ant vs Tiger Bee Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Florida Carpenter Ant | Tiger Bee Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Camponotus floridanus | Xenox tigrinus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Bombyliidae |
| Size | 5-11 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Southeastern United States | 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.
Tiger Bee Fly
A large, dramatic bee fly with boldly patterned black and white spotted wings. It is commonly seen flying around wooden structures where its host carpenter bees nest.
Did You Know?
Females hover at carpenter bee nest entrances and flick eggs inside while the bee is away foraging.