West African Driver Ant vs Koschevnikov's Honey Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | West African Driver Ant | Koschevnikov's Honey Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorylus molestus | Apis koschevnikovi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Apidae |
| Size | 3-14 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa, Kenya, Tanzania | Borneo, Malaysia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
West African Driver Ant
A large East African driver ant known for its painful bites that are difficult to remove once clamped. Columns can stretch for hundreds of meters through montane forests.
Did You Know?
Their major workers have sickle-shaped mandibles so powerful that they can pierce leather boots.
Koschevnikov's Honey Bee
A reddish-orange cavity-nesting honey bee found in Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia. It prefers lowland dipterocarp forests and is rarely managed by beekeepers.
Did You Know?
Its distinctive copper-red coloration makes it one of the most visually striking honey bee species.