Neotropical Paper Wasp vs Severini's Rover Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Paper Wasp | Severini's Rover Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polistes canadensis | Tetramorium severini |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 25-30 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central America, northern South America, Caribbean | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Neotropical Paper Wasp
A large reddish-brown paper wasp with dark wings that builds open-comb nests under eaves and branches. It is one of the most common social wasps in the Neotropics.
Did You Know?
This was the first wasp species shown to recognize individual nestmates by their unique facial markings.
Severini's Rover Ant
A small leaf-litter ant with a finely striate head and propodeal spines of moderate length. It belongs to the T. severini species group endemic to Madagascar.
Did You Know?
Its species group contains numerous cryptic species that can only be reliably distinguished using DNA barcoding methods.