Severini's Rover Ant vs Asian Giant Hornet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Severini's Rover Ant | Asian Giant Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetramorium severini | Vespa mandarinia |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 45-55 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Asia |
| 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.
Asian Giant Hornet
The worlds largest hornet. A single colony can kill an entire hive of 30,000 honey bees in just a few hours. Their venom destroys red blood cells and can cause organ failure.
Did You Know?
Asian giant hornets can decapitate 40 honey bees per minute. Japanese honey bees defend themselves by swarming a hornet and vibrating to raise temperature to 47°C — killing it with heat.