Western Cicada Killer vs Malagasy Rover Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Cicada Killer | Malagasy Rover Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sphecius grandis | Tetramorium kelleri |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Crabronidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 30-55 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Western United States from the Great Plains to the Pacific coast | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Western Cicada Killer
A massive solitary wasp of the American West that hunts cicadas to provision its underground burrows. It is slightly larger and paler than its eastern relative.
Did You Know?
Despite its intimidating size, it is generally docile toward humans and males cannot sting at all.
Malagasy Rover Ant
A small, dark brown ant with rugose sculpture on the head and thorax. It is part of a massive endemic radiation of Tetramorium in Madagascar.
Did You Know?
Madagascar harbors 113 endemic Tetramorium species, one of the most spectacular ant radiations on any island.