Malagasy Edmond's Carpenter Ant vs European Spider Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Edmond's Carpenter Ant | European Spider Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Camponotus edmondi | Episyron albonotatum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Pompilidae |
| Size | 6-14 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Madagascar | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Malagasy Edmond's Carpenter Ant
A medium-large carpenter ant with a bicolored body, typically dark head and gaster with a reddish-brown thorax. Workers are polymorphic, with major workers having disproportionately large heads.
Did You Know?
Major workers can use their oversized heads to physically block the nest entrance, acting as living doors.
European Spider Wasp
A medium-sized black spider wasp with white markings that hunts orb-weaving spiders across Europe. It nests in sandy soil near the edges of paths.
Did You Know?
It carries captured spiders by flying short distances while holding them underneath its body.