Sugarcane Borer vs Savanna Driver Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sugarcane Borer | Savanna Driver Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diatraea saccharalis | Dorylus gribodoi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Crambidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm wingspan | 2-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Americas | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Sugarcane Borer
A straw-colored moth whose larvae bore into sugarcane stalks, causing yield losses and allowing disease organisms to enter. It is the most important sugarcane pest in the Western Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
The parasitoid fly Cotesia flavipes was introduced from Asia to control this borer and has been remarkably successful in Brazil.
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.