Underground Army Ant vs Aspinose Campodeid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Underground Army Ant | Aspinose Campodeid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Labidus coecus | Metriocampa aspinosa |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diplura |
| Family | Formicidae | Campodeidae |
| Size | 2-7 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern United States, Central America, South America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Underground Army Ant
A mostly subterranean army ant that occasionally surfaces in massive raiding columns across the Americas. Workers are pale yellow, reflecting their underground lifestyle.
Did You Know?
They are the most frequently encountered army ants in the Americas but are rarely seen because of their subterranean habits.
Aspinose Campodeid
A soil-dwelling dipluran lacking the typical dorsal spines found in related species. It inhabits deep soil layers in temperate forests.
Did You Know?
Its lack of dorsal spines distinguishes it from nearly all related species.