Swarm-Founding Wasp vs Nigerian Driver Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Swarm-Founding Wasp | Nigerian Driver Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polybia paulista | Dorylus nigricans |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Dorylidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | Workers 3-14 mm; queen up to 52 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay | West Africa, Central Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Swarm-Founding Wasp
A small dark social wasp that builds enclosed paper nests containing thousands of individuals. It is known for its aggressive colony defense.
Did You Know?
Its venom contains a peptide called Polybia-MP1 that has shown the ability to selectively destroy cancer cells in laboratory studies.
Nigerian Driver Ant
A large driver ant species with massive soldier caste bearing sickle-shaped mandibles. Raiding columns can stretch over 100 meters.
Did You Know?
Their queens are the largest known ants in the world and can lay up to 4 million eggs per month.