Lesser Bullet Ant vs House Fly Pupal Parasitoid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Bullet Ant | House Fly Pupal Parasitoid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neoponera villosa | Muscidifurax raptor |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Pteromalidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Southern United States, Central America, South America | North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lesser Bullet Ant
A large black ponerine ant found from Texas through South America with a powerful sting. It nests in tree hollows and dead wood, foraging arboreally at night.
Did You Know?
It is sometimes called the 'false bullet ant' because its sting, while very painful, is less severe than that of Paraponera.
House Fly Pupal Parasitoid
A minute parasitoid wasp that develops inside house fly and stable fly pupae. It is sold commercially for biological fly management.
Did You Know?
Each female destroys about 50 fly pupae in her lifetime through a combination of parasitism and host-feeding.