Longhorn Crazy Ant vs Lesser Bullet Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Longhorn Crazy Ant | Lesser Bullet Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paratrechina longicornis | Neoponera villosa |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 2.5-3 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Pantropical, Global in heated buildings | Southern United States, Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Longhorn Crazy Ant
A small dark brown ant with extremely long antennae and legs that moves in rapid, jerky patterns. It is one of the most widely distributed tramp ant species in the world.
Did You Know?
Its original native range is unknown because it has been spread by human commerce for so long.
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.