Savanna Driver Ant vs Neotropical Pergid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Savanna Driver Ant | Neotropical Pergid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorylus gribodoi | Acordulecera dorsalis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 2-12 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | East Africa, Southern Africa | Central and South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Neotropical Pergid Sawfly
A small, dark pergid sawfly found across Central and South America. Adults have compact bodies with relatively short antennae.
Did You Know?
The Neotropical Pergidae have undergone a remarkable radiation in South America, filling ecological niches occupied by tenthredinids in the Northern Hemisphere.