Underground Army Ant vs Red-banded Netelia
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Underground Army Ant | Red-banded Netelia |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Labidus coecus | Netelia testacea |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 2-7 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Southern United States, Central America, South America | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Red-banded Netelia
A slender orange-brown ichneumonid wasp active at night in summer. It is an ectoparasitoid of noctuid moth caterpillars.
Did You Know?
Females glue their egg to the host caterpillar's skin so it cannot be dislodged.