Libyan Conehead Mantis vs African Driver Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Libyan Conehead Mantis | African Driver Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Empusa decorata | Dorylus wilverthi |
| Order | Mantodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Empusidae | Dorylidae |
| Size | 45-60 mm | Workers 3-13 mm; queen up to 50 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Libya, Tunisia, Algeria | Central Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Libyan Conehead Mantis
A decorated conehead mantis from the dry regions of North Africa. Its body has ornate markings that provide camouflage among dry desert shrubs.
Did You Know?
Its ornate body markings are more developed than most other species in the genus Empusa.
African Driver Ant
A notorious army ant species that forms massive raiding columns through the forest floor. Colonies can contain over 20 million individuals.
Did You Know?
Soldier ants have such powerful jaws that indigenous peoples have used them as natural wound sutures.