Malagasy Trap-jaw Ant vs Brazilian Angel Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Trap-jaw Ant | Brazilian Angel Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mystrium oberthueri | Zorotypus brasiliensis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Zoraptera |
| Family | Amblyoponidae | Zorotypidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | South America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Data Deficient |
Malagasy Trap-jaw Ant
A pale yellow to amber ant with elongated mandibles that can snap shut at extreme speeds. It is closely related to M. camillae and shares the Dracula ant feeding behavior.
Did You Know?
Like other Dracula ants, workers feed by non-destructively puncturing larval skin and drinking hemolymph, a practice unique among ants.
Brazilian Angel Insect
A zorapteran from the Atlantic Forest region of Brazil. It forms colonies of up to 120 individuals under the bark of fallen trees.
Did You Know?
Zoraptera is one of the least species-rich insect orders with fewer than 50 known species worldwide.