Giant Brazilian Ant vs Jeweled Flower Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Brazilian Ant | Jeweled Flower Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dinoponera australis | Creobroter gemmatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Formicidae | Hymenopodidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | South America (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay) | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant Brazilian Ant
A large ponerine ant found in the cerrado and Atlantic Forest regions of southern Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. Like its congener D. gigantea, it is queenless with a dominant gamergate worker handling reproduction. It is a solitary forager, hunting individual prey items on the forest floor.
Did You Know?
When the dominant reproductive worker dies, subordinate workers engage in ritualized tournaments to determine the next gamergate.
Jeweled Flower Mantis
A small, brilliantly colored mantis with green and cream body and striking green eyespots ringed with cream on its forewings. It is a jewel of the Asian tropics.
Did You Know?
Jeweled flower mantises have been observed preferentially hunting near ultraviolet-reflecting flowers, which attract the greatest number of pollinating insects.