Severini's Rover Ant vs African Sand Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Severini's Rover Ant | African Sand Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetramorium severini | Bembix capensis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Crabronidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Severini's Rover Ant
A small leaf-litter ant with a finely striate head and propodeal spines of moderate length. It belongs to the T. severini species group endemic to Madagascar.
Did You Know?
Its species group contains numerous cryptic species that can only be reliably distinguished using DNA barcoding methods.
African Sand Wasp
A fast-flying sand wasp with black and yellow banding that nests in sandy ground. Females provision nests with captured flies.
Did You Know?
Females progressively feed their developing larvae with fresh flies over several days, unlike most wasps that mass-provision.