Isabella's Dipluran vs Underground Army Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Isabella's Dipluran | Underground Army Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parajapyx isabellae | Labidus coecus |
| Order | Diplura | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Japygidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 3-6 mm | 2-7 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southern United States, Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Isabella's Dipluran
A soil-dwelling japygid dipluran found in temperate forests. It has small but functional forceps used for prey capture.
Did You Know?
It is among the smallest members of the Japygidae family.
Underground Army Ant
A mostly subterranean army ant that occasionally surfaces in massive raiding columns across the Americas. Workers are pale yellow, reflecting their underground lifestyle.
Did You Know?
They are the most frequently encountered army ants in the Americas but are rarely seen because of their subterranean habits.