Protermes Inquiline Termite vs American Slave-Maker Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Protermes Inquiline Termite | American Slave-Maker Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Protermes prorepens | Polyergus lucidus |
| Order | Blattodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Termitidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Africa, Southern Africa | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Protermes Inquiline Termite
A small inquiline termite that lives within the mounds of larger fungus-growing termite species in Africa. Colonies are tiny and discrete, occupying small chambers within the walls of the host mound. Workers feed on fungal material.
Did You Know?
Inquiline termites like this species are the cuckoos of the termite world, sneaking into other species' elaborate mounds to exploit their resources.
American Slave-Maker Ant
A North American slave-making ant that conducts well-organized raids on Formica colonies. New queens infiltrate host colonies by killing the resident queen.
Did You Know?
During raids, they release propaganda pheromones that cause defending ants to flee or fight each other instead of the raiders.