Hooked Army Ant vs Giant Case-Builder Caddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hooked Army Ant | Giant Case-Builder Caddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eciton hamatum | Phryganea bipunctata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Phryganeidae |
| Size | 3-11 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hooked Army Ant
A column-raiding army ant that forms narrow trails rather than broad swarm fronts. It specializes in raiding the nests of other social insects, particularly wasps and ants.
Did You Know?
Unlike the broad raids of Eciton burchellii, this species sends targeted column raids directly to specific prey nests.
Giant Case-Builder Caddis
A large caddisfly with spotted wings found in northern and central Europe. Larvae construct conspicuous helical cases from plant material in weedy waters.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are among the few caddisflies known to actively prey on other aquatic invertebrates.