Nigerian Driver Ant vs Japanese Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nigerian Driver Ant | Japanese Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorylus nigricans | Gampsocleis buergeri |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Dorylidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | Workers 3-14 mm; queen up to 52 mm | 40-55 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa | Japan, Korea, China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Japanese Katydid
A large green katydid with a robust body and powerful jaws found across Japan. Its loud evening chirping song is one of the defining sounds of the Japanese summer.
Did You Know?
It has been kept as a singing pet in Japan for centuries, with elaborate bamboo cages made for it.