Xiphydriid Maple Borer vs African Driver Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Xiphydriid Maple Borer | African Driver Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xiphydria maculata | Dorylus wilverthi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Xiphydriidae | Dorylidae |
| Size | 10-18 mm | Workers 3-13 mm; queen up to 50 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Central Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Xiphydriid Maple Borer
A slender wood wasp with a long, narrow neck region and dark body spotted with pale markings. Females bore into hardwood trees, especially maples.
Did You Know?
Xiphydriid wood wasps are rarely seen despite being widespread, as they are secretive insects that spend most of their life cycle deep inside wood.
African Driver Ant
A notorious army ant species that forms massive raiding columns through the forest floor. Colonies can contain over 20 million individuals.
Did You Know?
Soldier ants have such powerful jaws that indigenous peoples have used them as natural wound sutures.