Wroughton's Army Ant vs Balkan Goldenring
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wroughton's Army Ant | Balkan Goldenring |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aenictus wroughtonii | Cordulegaster heros |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Formicidae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 85-97 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Wroughton's Army Ant
A small reddish-brown army ant that conducts well-organized raids on termite mounds in tropical Asia. Workers are monomorphic and completely blind. Colonies are nomadic, regularly shifting their bivouac sites.
Did You Know?
Their queens are dichthadiiform, meaning they are permanently wingless with a massively swollen abdomen devoted to egg production.
Balkan Goldenring
The largest dragonfly in Europe, reaching nearly 100 mm in length. It is restricted to clean forest streams in southeastern Europe.
Did You Know?
At nearly 100 mm, it holds the record as the largest dragonfly species in Europe.