Prionine Longhorn Beetle vs Lesser Bullet Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Prionine Longhorn Beetle | Lesser Bullet Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrianome spinicollis | Neoponera villosa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 30-60 mm body length | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Southern United States, Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Prionine Longhorn Beetle
One of Australia's largest longhorn beetles with a robust brown body and spiny thorax. Its larvae are known as bardee grubs and were eaten by Aboriginal Australians.
Did You Know?
The large edible larvae were a traditional protein-rich food for Aboriginal peoples.
Lesser Bullet Ant
A large black ponerine ant found from Texas through South America with a powerful sting. It nests in tree hollows and dead wood, foraging arboreally at night.
Did You Know?
It is sometimes called the 'false bullet ant' because its sting, while very painful, is less severe than that of Paraponera.