Black Clock Beetle vs Ant Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Clock Beetle | Ant Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterostichus madidus | Thanasimus formicarius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Cleridae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 7-10mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black Clock Beetle
A common nocturnal ground beetle found throughout European gardens and farmland. It is jet black and a voracious predator of slugs and pest insects.
Did You Know?
Gardeners consider it one of the most beneficial beetles because a single individual can eat its body weight in slug eggs every night.
Ant Beetle
A brightly colored red and black bark beetle predator that mimics ants. It hunts bark beetles on pine trees.
Did You Know?
An important natural enemy of bark beetles used in integrated pest management of conifer forests.