Savanna Driver Ant vs Palo Verde Root Borer Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Savanna Driver Ant | Palo Verde Root Borer Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorylus gribodoi | Okanagana hesperia |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 2-12 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa, Southern Africa | North 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.
Palo Verde Root Borer Cicada
A medium-sized dark cicada found in sagebrush steppe and desert grasslands. Males call from low shrubs during the heat of summer afternoons.
Did You Know?
Its nymphs may spend up to five years underground feeding on root fluids before emerging as adults.