Clavigerite Ant Beetle vs Derbid Planthopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clavigerite Ant Beetle | Derbid Planthopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Claviger testaceus | Anotia bonnetii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Derbidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern United States, Caribbean, Central America |
| 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.
Derbid Planthopper
A delicate planthopper with elongated, paddle-shaped wings held flat over the body. It is pale yellowish-green and often found resting on palm fronds and broad-leaved plants.
Did You Know?
Unlike most planthoppers, derbid nymphs are mycophagous, feeding on fungal hyphae in leaf litter and rotting wood before switching to plant sap as adults.