Prionopelta Ant vs Pacific Spiketail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Prionopelta Ant | Pacific Spiketail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prionopelta amabilis | Cordulegaster dorsalis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Formicidae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 65-75 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central America, South America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Prionopelta Ant
A tiny pale amblyoponine ant found in tropical forest soils across the Americas. Workers are essentially blind and rely entirely on chemical and tactile cues underground.
Did You Know?
They are specialist predators of diplurans, two-pronged bristletails that share their deep-soil habitat.
Pacific Spiketail
The only spiketail dragonfly on the Pacific coast of North America. It has a dark brown body with yellow dorsal spots and patrols shaded forest seepages.
Did You Know?
It is the only spiketail species found west of the Rocky Mountains in North America.