Splendid Clubtail vs Dinosaur Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Splendid Clubtail | Dinosaur Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gomphidia abbotti | Nothomyrmecia macrops |
| Order | Odonata | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Gomphidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 60-72 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Splendid Clubtail
A large, impressive Asian clubtail with bold yellow and black markings. It inhabits forested rivers in Southeast Asia and is a powerful flier.
Did You Know?
At over 70 mm long, it is one of the largest gomphid dragonflies in Southeast Asia.
Dinosaur Ant
Considered the most primitive living ant, often called a living fossil. Discovered in 1931 and then lost for 46 years until rediscovered in 1977 in South Australia.
Did You Know?
This ant was lost to science for 46 years after its discovery — rediscovered by pure luck when an entomologist pulled over to sleep at the roadside where they happened to live.