Hooked Army Ant vs Saxon Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hooked Army Ant | Saxon Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eciton hamatum | Dolichovespula saxonica |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 3-11 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern 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.
Saxon Wasp
A social wasp that builds distinctive grey football-shaped nests in trees and bushes. It is generally docile and its colonies die off naturally by late summer.
Did You Know?
It was first confirmed breeding in Britain only in 1987, having expanded its range from mainland Europe.