Giant Ponerine Ant vs Shadowdamsel
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Ponerine Ant | Shadowdamsel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pachycondyla crassinoda | Palaemnema paulicoba |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Formicidae | Platystictidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | 35-42 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa | Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Giant Ponerine Ant
A very large black predatory ant of African tropical forests with powerful mandibles and a painful sting. Solitary foragers hunt large prey items on the forest floor.
Did You Know?
Workers hunt alone and can subdue prey many times their own size using their potent sting.
Shadowdamsel
A delicate damselfly that lives in deep shade along tropical forest streams.
Did You Know?
It is restricted to pristine forested waterways and disappears when canopy is removed.