European Hornet vs Red Wood Ant
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
European Hornet
0.035 m
Human
1.75 m
Red Wood Ant
0.009 m
| European Hornet | Red Wood Ant | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.5–1 g | 0.001–0.01 g |
| Length | 1.8–3.5 cm | 0.4–0.9 cm |
| Wingspan | 3.5–5 cm | – |
| Top Speed | 21 km/h | 0.03 km/h |
| Lifespan | 0.041–1 yrs | 1–5 yrs |
| Incubation | 5 days | – |
| Offspring | 200–400 | 100–500 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Forest, Woodland, Farmland, Garden, Urban, Grassland | Forest, Woodland, Taiga |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Asia | Nordics, Europe |
| Family | Vespidae | Formicidae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |