Ant Nest Beetle vs Creoleon Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ant Nest Beetle | Creoleon Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paussus favieri | Creoleon plumbeus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 5-8mm | 55-75 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Southern Europe, Middle East, North Africa |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Ant Nest Beetle
A bizarre reddish-brown beetle with swollen club-shaped antennae that lives inside ant nests. It mimics ant chemical signals to avoid detection.
Did You Know?
It secretes chemicals from its antennae that drug the ants into a stupor allowing it to freely eat their brood.
Creoleon Antlion
A robust Mediterranean antlion with lead-grey coloring on the thorax. Found in dry, warm habitats across southern Europe and the Middle East.
Did You Know?
Unlike classic antlions, its larvae lie buried in soil without building funnel traps.