Gnamptogenys Ant vs Keyhole Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gnamptogenys Ant | Keyhole Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gnamptogenys striatula | Pachodynerus nasidens |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Detritivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South America, Brazil, Argentina | Americas, introduced to Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Gnamptogenys Ant
A small predatory ectatomminine ant with strongly striate sculpturing covering its body. It hunts in leaf litter and rotten wood in South American forests.
Did You Know?
Colonies can reproduce by clonal reproduction, with workers producing new workers without mating.
Keyhole Wasp
A mud-nesting wasp notorious for building nests inside aircraft pitot tubes. It has caused aviation incidents by blocking airspeed sensors.
Did You Know?
Brisbane Airport installed covers on aircraft sensors specifically because of this species.