California Root Borer vs Clavigerite Ant Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | California Root Borer | Clavigerite Ant Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prionus californicus | Claviger testaceus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 35-60 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Underground |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western United States, British Columbia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
California Root Borer
A massive prionine beetle found in western North America, one of the largest beetles in the region. Males have conspicuously large, serrated antennae. Larvae are root borers that attack both living and dead trees.
Did You Know?
Larvae of this species have been found feeding on roots over 2 meters deep in the soil.
Clavigerite Ant Beetle
A tiny, blind, wingless rove beetle that is an obligate guest of Lasius ant colonies. It has lost its eyes and developed specialized trichomes that secrete ant-appeasing compounds.
Did You Know?
It is so dependent on ants that it cannot survive more than a few hours outside their nest.