Malagasy Edmond's Carpenter Ant vs Fulvus Driver Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Edmond's Carpenter Ant | Fulvus Driver Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Camponotus edmondi | Dorylus fulvus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Dorylidae |
| Size | 6-14 mm | 3-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | West Africa (Senegal, Guinea, Ghana, Nigeria, Ivory Coast) |
| 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.
Fulvus Driver Ant
A predominantly subterranean driver ant species with yellowish-brown coloration. Unlike some congeners, it rarely forms above-ground raiding columns. Colonies construct extensive underground tunnel networks.
Did You Know?
This species is sometimes called the 'blind ant' because workers have completely lost their eyes during evolution.