Tropical Fire Ant vs Fluted-horn Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tropical Fire Ant | Fluted-horn Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Solenopsis geminata | Copris elphenor |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 2-6 mm | 20-35 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Pantropical | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tropical Fire Ant
A pantropical fire ant with large-headed major workers specialized for seed milling. It is one of the oldest known invasive ant species, spread globally through colonial trade routes.
Did You Know?
It was likely transported around the world in soil ballast of Spanish galleons during the 16th century.
Fluted-horn Dung Beetle
A large black dung beetle with a prominent curved horn on the male's head. It buries dung balls underground to provision its brood.
Did You Know?
A single pair can bury a dung ball weighing over 200 times their own body weight in one night.