Tormus Bee vs Asian Marauder Army Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tormus Bee | Asian Marauder Army Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Perdita minima | Dorylus laevigatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 2-10 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southwestern United States | Southeast Asia, Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tormus Bee
The smallest known bee in the world at under 2 mm in length. It is a solitary ground-nesting species found in the southwestern US deserts.
Did You Know?
It is so tiny that it could comfortably fit inside the letter O on a printed page.
Asian Marauder Army Ant
A subterranean army ant of Southeast Asian forests that raids termite nests through underground tunnels. It is one of the few Dorylus species found in Asia.
Did You Know?
It represents an ancient Asian lineage of driver ants, showing that Dorylus once had a much wider range than Africa.