African Net-winged Beetle vs Ant Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Net-winged Beetle | Ant Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lycus trabeatus | Thanasimus formicarius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lycidae | Cleridae |
| Size | 15-30 mm | 7-10mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | East Africa, Southern Africa | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Net-winged Beetle
A brightly orange-red beetle with distinctive net-like wing venation and broad expanded elytra. It is toxic and serves as a model for many mimicry complexes.
Did You Know?
Several unrelated beetle and moth species mimic its bright warning coloration to gain protection from predators.
Ant Beetle
A brightly colored red and black bark beetle predator that mimics ants. It hunts bark beetles on pine trees.
Did You Know?
An important natural enemy of bark beetles used in integrated pest management of conifer forests.