Clavigerite Ant Beetle vs Central American Glowworm Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clavigerite Ant Beetle | Central American Glowworm Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Claviger testaceus | Phengodes hidalgoensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Phengodidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | North America, Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Central American Glowworm Beetle
A Mexican glowworm beetle with males possessing large feathery antennae and short elytra. The larviform females produce greenish-yellow bioluminescence from lateral light organs.
Did You Know?
Phengodidae are found only in the New World, from southern Canada to South America, making them a uniquely American family.