Large Yellow-faced Bee vs Savanna Driver Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Yellow-faced Bee | Savanna Driver Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hylaeus signatus | Dorylus gribodoi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Colletidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | 2-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Yellow-faced Bee
One of the larger masked bees in Europe with prominent yellow face patches. It is a specialist on wild mignonette and reseda flowers.
Did You Know?
It depends on brownfield and wasteland habitats that are often viewed as ugly but actually support a rich bee diversity.
Savanna Driver Ant
A subterranean driver ant of African savannas that rarely surfaces, conducting most raids through underground tunnels. Colonies may exceed 20 million workers.
Did You Know?
Their underground lifestyle means entire colonies can exist beneath a village without residents ever seeing a single ant.