Nigerian Driver Ant vs Elderberry Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nigerian Driver Ant | Elderberry Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorylus nigricans | Desmocerus palliatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dorylidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | Workers 3-14 mm; queen up to 52 mm | 18-26 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa | Eastern North America from Quebec to Florida |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Nigerian Driver Ant
A large driver ant species with massive soldier caste bearing sickle-shaped mandibles. Raiding columns can stretch over 100 meters.
Did You Know?
Their queens are the largest known ants in the world and can lay up to 4 million eggs per month.
Elderberry Borer
A striking longhorn beetle with cobalt blue wing covers and a bright yellow-orange base. Its larvae develop inside the stems and roots of living elderberry shrubs.
Did You Know?
Its vivid blue and yellow coloring is thought to mimic toxic net-winged beetles for protection from predators.