Ant Nest Beetle vs Proscopiid Stick Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ant Nest Beetle | Proscopiid Stick Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paussus favieri | Proscopia scabra |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Proscopiidae |
| Size | 5-8mm | 40-70 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | South America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Not Evaluated |
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.
Proscopiid Stick Grasshopper
An extremely elongated, wingless grasshopper that closely resembles a stick insect. Its thread-thin body and swaying walk make it virtually invisible among grass stems and twigs.
Did You Know?
Despite being a grasshopper, it looks so much like a stick insect that even entomologists can mistake it at first glance.