Snapping Amblyopone vs Common Whitetail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snapping Amblyopone | Common Whitetail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stigmatomma oregonense | Plathemis lydia |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Formicidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 60-68 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Western North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Snapping Amblyopone
A pale, blind subterranean ant of western North American forests that hunts centipedes and other soil arthropods. Like other dracula ants, it feeds on the hemolymph of its larvae.
Did You Know?
They are specialist predators of centipedes, which they paralyze with their sting before feeding them to larvae.
Common Whitetail
A stocky dragonfly where mature males sport a chalky white abdomen and dark wing bands. It is one of the most frequently observed dragonflies in North America.
Did You Know?
Male common whitetails are extremely aggressive and will attack and chase away dragonflies much larger than themselves from their territories.