Australian Bull Ant vs Flat Bark Hister Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Bull Ant | Flat Bark Hister Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myrmecia pyriformis | Hololepta plana |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Histeridae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Bull Ant
A large aggressive ant with excellent vision and a powerful venomous sting, capable of jumping toward intruders. It has caused confirmed human fatalities through anaphylactic reactions.
Did You Know?
They are one of the few ant species that can visually track and pursue individual targets over several meters.
Flat Bark Hister Beetle
An extremely flattened, disc-like black beetle found under bark of dead trees. Its body is compressed to fit in the narrow space between bark and wood.
Did You Know?
Its body is so flat it can squeeze into gaps less than 2 mm wide to pursue prey under tight-fitting bark.