Ant Nest Beetle vs Jeweled Flower Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ant Nest Beetle | Jeweled Flower Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paussus favieri | Creobroter gemmatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Carabidae | Hymenopodidae |
| Size | 5-8mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Asia |
| 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.
Jeweled Flower Mantis
A small, brilliantly colored mantis with green and cream body and striking green eyespots ringed with cream on its forewings. It is a jewel of the Asian tropics.
Did You Know?
Jeweled flower mantises have been observed preferentially hunting near ultraviolet-reflecting flowers, which attract the greatest number of pollinating insects.