South American Cuckoo Bee vs Savanna Driver Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Cuckoo Bee | Savanna Driver Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Exaerete frontalis | Dorylus gribodoi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm | 2-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Parasites | Omnivores |
| Regions | Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Central America | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
South American Cuckoo Bee
A large metallic blue-green cleptoparasitic orchid bee that lays its eggs in the nests of other orchid bees. Its mandibles are strong enough to break into sealed brood cells.
Did You Know?
Its larvae first consume the host's food stores, then devour the host bee larva itself before pupating in the stolen nest cell.
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.