Matabele Ant vs Steel-blue Woodwasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Matabele Ant | Steel-blue Woodwasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megaponera analis | Sirex cyaneus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Siricidae |
| Size | 10-18 mm | 12–28 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Matabele Ant
A large black ant that specializes in raiding termite mounds in organized military-style columns. Workers are among the largest ants in Africa.
Did You Know?
Injured ants are carried back to the nest by their comrades and treated, with a 90% survival rate after rescue.
Steel-blue Woodwasp
A metallic blue woodwasp native to Europe that breeds in fir and spruce. It is closely related to the more destructive Sirex noctilio.
Did You Know?
Unlike its relative Sirex noctilio, this species rarely causes significant economic damage to forestry.