South American Fire Ant vs Sulawesi Honey Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Fire Ant | Sulawesi Honey Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Solenopsis saevissima | Apis nigrocincta |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Apidae |
| Size | 2-6 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay | Indonesia, Philippines |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
South American Fire Ant
An aggressive reddish-brown fire ant native to South America with a painful venomous sting. Colonies form conspicuous mound nests in open areas.
Did You Know?
During floods, entire colonies link together into living rafts that float for weeks until finding dry ground.
Sulawesi Honey Bee
A cavity-nesting honey bee endemic to Sulawesi and nearby islands. It was only recognized as a distinct species in 2000 after genetic analysis.
Did You Know?
It was long confused with Apis cerana until DNA studies confirmed it as a separate species.