North American Horntail vs Savanna Driver Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | North American Horntail | Savanna Driver Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tremex columba | Dorylus gribodoi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Siricidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 25–50 mm | 2-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
North American Horntail
A large horntail wasp found across eastern North America. It attacks dead and dying hardwood trees such as beech, maple, and elm.
Did You Know?
The parasitoid wasp Megarhyssa macrurus uses its extremely long ovipositor to reach horntail larvae deep inside wood.
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.