Lesser Banded Hornet vs Spine-waisted Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Banded Hornet | Spine-waisted Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vespa affinis | Aphaenogaster tennesseensis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 22-30 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lesser Banded Hornet
A medium-sized hornet with a dark body and bright orange-yellow abdominal bands. It builds large aerial nests in trees and on buildings throughout tropical Asia.
Did You Know?
Its aerial nests can grow to the size of a basketball and house several thousand workers.
Spine-waisted Ant
A slender reddish-brown ant common in eastern North American deciduous forests. It is an important seed disperser, carrying seeds with nutritious elaiosomes back to its nest.
Did You Know?
They are responsible for dispersing seeds of many spring wildflowers including trilliums, violets, and bloodroot.