Fulvus Driver Ant vs African Paper Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fulvus Driver Ant | African Paper Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorylus fulvus | Belonogaster juncea |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Dorylidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 3-12 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | West Africa (Senegal, Guinea, Ghana, Nigeria, Ivory Coast) | Southern Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fulvus Driver Ant
A predominantly subterranean driver ant species with yellowish-brown coloration. Unlike some congeners, it rarely forms above-ground raiding columns. Colonies construct extensive underground tunnel networks.
Did You Know?
This species is sometimes called the 'blind ant' because workers have completely lost their eyes during evolution.
African Paper Wasp
A slender reddish-brown social wasp that builds small open paper nests under eaves and branches. It preys on caterpillars to feed its larvae.
Did You Know?
They are considered beneficial by gardeners because a single colony can destroy hundreds of caterpillar pests per week.