Large Scoliid Wasp vs Nigerian Driver Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Scoliid Wasp | Nigerian Driver Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megascolia maculata | Dorylus nigricans |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scoliidae | Dorylidae |
| Size | 25-45 mm | Workers 3-14 mm; queen up to 52 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Europe | West Africa, Central Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Scoliid Wasp
Europe's largest wasp, with a massive black body marked with bold yellow spots. Females burrow underground to parasitise rhinoceros beetle larvae.
Did You Know?
Despite its terrifying size, it is surprisingly docile and rarely stings humans.
Nigerian Driver Ant
A large driver ant species with massive soldier caste bearing sickle-shaped mandibles. Raiding columns can stretch over 100 meters.
Did You Know?
Their queens are the largest known ants in the world and can lay up to 4 million eggs per month.