Marauder Ant vs Savanna Driver Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Marauder Ant | Savanna Driver Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carebara diversa | Dorylus gribodoi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 1-15 mm | 2-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Marauder Ant
An Asian ant with the greatest size variation of any ant species, with major workers 500 times heavier than minor workers. Raiding columns can be 100 meters long.
Did You Know?
Minor workers ride on the bodies of major workers like passengers, jumping off to attack when prey is encountered.
Savanna Driver Ant
A subterranean driver ant of African savannas that rarely surfaces, conducting most raids through underground tunnels. Colonies may exceed 20 million workers.
Did You Know?
Their underground lifestyle means entire colonies can exist beneath a village without residents ever seeing a single ant.