Invertebrates > Wasps & Ants
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Trap-jaw AntScientific Name: Odontomachus bauriCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Wasps & AntsSize: Total body length: 0.45–0.60 in (12–15 mm); Mandibles: up to 0.1 in (2.5 mm)Weight: 0.0003–0.0007 oz (10–20 mg)Lifespan: Workers:...
Invertebrates > Wasps & Ants
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: European HornetScientific Name: Vespa crabroCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Wasps & AntsSize: Queens: 1.0–1.4 in (25–35 mm); Workers: 0.7–1.0 in (18–25 mm); Drones (males): 0.8–1.1 in (21–28 mm)Weight: 0.015–0.035 oz (0.4–1.0...
Invertebrates > Wasps & Ants
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Army AntScientific Name: Eciton burchelliiCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Wasps & AntsSize: Soldiers: 0.47–0.59 in (12–15 mm); Large workers: 0.28–0.39 in (7–10 mm); Queen: up to 0.79 in (20 mm)Weight: 0.0003–0.0014 oz...
Invertebrates > Wasps & Ants
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Emerald Cockroach WaspScientific Name: Ampulex compressaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Wasps & AntsSize: Female length: 0.79–0.98 in (20–25 mm); Male length: 0.59–0.71 in (15–18 mm)Weight: 0.003–0.007 oz (0.09–0.20 g)Lifespan:...
Invertebrates > Wasps & Ants
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Weaver AntScientific Name: Oecophylla smaragdinaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Wasps & AntsSize: Major workers: 0.31–0.39 in (8–10 mm); Minor workers: 0.20–0.24 in (5–6 mm); Queen: 0.79–0.98 in (20–25 mm)Weight: 0.0003–0.0007...
Invertebrates > Wasps & Ants
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Red Velvet AntScientific Name: Dasymutilla occidentalisCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Wasps & AntsSize: Total body length: 0.75–1.0 in (1.9–2.5 cm)Weight: 0.015–0.035 oz (0.4–1.0 g)Lifespan: Adults live 6–12 months; larval...
Invertebrates > Wasps & Ants
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Tarantula HawkScientific Name: Pepsis grossaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Wasps & AntsSize: Total body length: 1.5–2.2 in (3.8–5.6 cm); Wingspan: up to 3.5 in (9 cm)Weight: 0.07–0.14 oz (2–4 g); one of the largest wasps on...
