Yellow-legged Hornet vs European Amazon Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-legged Hornet | European Amazon Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vespa velutina | Polyergus rufescens |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 6-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Meadows |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | East Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Yellow-legged Hornet
An invasive Asian hornet with a dark body and yellow leg tips now spreading rapidly across Europe. It is a major predator of honeybees near hive entrances.
Did You Know?
Since arriving in France in 2004 in a shipment of pottery, it has spread to most of Western Europe.
European Amazon Ant
An obligate slave-making ant that raids colonies of Formica ants to steal pupae. The kidnapped workers then perform all domestic duties for the Polyergus colony.
Did You Know?
Their sickle-shaped mandibles are so specialized for fighting that they cannot feed themselves or care for their own brood.