Ant-Nest Hister Beetle vs Campodea Bristletail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ant-Nest Hister Beetle | Campodea Bristletail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hetaerius ferrugineus | Campodea fragilis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diplura |
| Family | Histeridae | Campodeidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Caves |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ant-Nest Hister Beetle
A tiny, reddish-brown hister beetle that lives exclusively inside ant nests. It is tolerated by its ant hosts and feeds on detritus and small arthropods.
Did You Know?
It produces appeasement chemicals from thoracic glands that prevent ants from attacking it inside the colony.
Campodea Bristletail
A common European dipluran found in soil, leaf litter, and caves. It has long multi-segmented cerci and delicate white body.
Did You Know?
It can regenerate lost cerci and antennae through successive molts.