Fulvus Driver Ant vs Common Potter Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fulvus Driver Ant | Common Potter Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorylus fulvus | Eumenes fraternus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Dorylidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 3-12 mm | 13-17 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | West Africa (Senegal, Guinea, Ghana, Nigeria, Ivory Coast) | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Common Potter Wasp
A North American potter wasp that builds small globular mud cells on plant stems and twigs. The female suspends her egg on a silk thread inside the pot before sealing it.
Did You Know?
The egg is hung on a thread from the ceiling of the pot so the larva can begin eating the paralyzed caterpillars below without being crushed.