Potter Wasp vs Sonoran Honeypot Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Potter Wasp | Sonoran Honeypot Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Delta unguiculatum | Myrmecocystus navajo |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 5-12 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Europe, North Africa, Middle East | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Potter Wasp
A solitary wasp that constructs small urn-shaped mud nests on walls and branches. Each pot is provisioned with paralyzed caterpillars for a single larva.
Did You Know?
Ancient Greek potters may have been inspired by these wasps' elegant mud vessels.
Sonoran Honeypot Ant
A honeypot ant species native to the high deserts of the Colorado Plateau. Repletes store amber-colored honeydew in their distended abdomens.
Did You Know?
Rival colonies wage organized wars over territory, and victors raid the losers' replete stores.