Tropical Carpenter Bee vs Narrow-headed Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tropical Carpenter Bee | Narrow-headed Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xylocopa latipes | Formica exsecta |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Near Threatened |
Tropical Carpenter Bee
One of the largest bee species in Asia with jet-black coloring and broad wings. They produce a loud buzzing flight sound and bore into bamboo and dead timber.
Did You Know?
Their enormous size and loud buzz often cause alarm, but they are generally docile and rarely sting.
Narrow-headed Ant
A bicolored red and black wood ant with a distinctly notched head. It builds low thatched mounds in open heathland and is declining across much of its European range.
Did You Know?
In the UK it is one of the rarest ant species and is legally protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act.