Schaufuss's Rover Ant vs European Hornet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Schaufuss's Rover Ant | European Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetramorium schaufussii | Vespa crabro |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 2-3.5 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Orchards |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Schaufuss's Rover Ant
A small ant with coarsely sculptured integument and short propodeal spines. It belongs to a species group that is entirely endemic to Madagascar.
Did You Know?
Molecular studies suggest its species group arrived in Madagascar via a single colonization event and then diversified explosively.
European Hornet
The largest European wasp, with a brown and yellow striped body and reddish-brown head and thorax. Despite its fearsome appearance, it is relatively docile for a social wasp.
Did You Know?
European hornets are one of the few wasp species that actively hunt at night, attracted to lights where they capture other insects.