Hairy Panther Ant vs Long-nosed Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hairy Panther Ant | Long-nosed Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neoponera obscuricornis | Nasutitermes longinasus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Formicidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Central and South America | Central America, northern South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hairy Panther Ant
A medium-sized ponerine ant with dense body pubescence and a powerful sting. Workers are solitary predators that hunt on the forest floor and low vegetation. Colonies are small, with typically fewer than 100 workers nesting in rotting logs.
Did You Know?
Workers can navigate back to their nest using visual landmarks even after being experimentally displaced several meters away.
Long-nosed Termite
A nasute termite from Central and South American rainforests that builds carton nests on trees. Soldiers have an exceptionally elongated nasute snout for projecting defensive chemicals. Workers collect decomposing plant material from the forest floor.
Did You Know?
The elongated nozzle of the soldier allows it to spray defensive secretions with remarkable accuracy over distances of several centimeters.