Jet Black Ant vs Fulvus Driver Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jet Black Ant | Fulvus Driver Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasius fuliginosus | Dorylus fulvus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Dorylidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 3-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | West Africa (Senegal, Guinea, Ghana, Nigeria, Ivory Coast) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Jet Black Ant
A shiny jet-black ant that builds carton nests inside hollow trees using chewed wood mixed with honeydew. It cultivates a specific fungus that strengthens the nest walls.
Did You Know?
The fungus Cladosporium myrmecophilum grows exclusively in the carton nests of this ant species.
Fulvus Driver Ant
A predominantly subterranean driver ant species with yellowish-brown coloration. Unlike some congeners, it rarely forms above-ground raiding columns. Colonies construct extensive underground tunnel networks.
Did You Know?
This species is sometimes called the 'blind ant' because workers have completely lost their eyes during evolution.