Clavigerite Ant Beetle vs Underground Army Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clavigerite Ant Beetle | Underground Army Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Claviger testaceus | Labidus coecus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 2-7 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southern United States, Central America, South 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.
Underground Army Ant
A mostly subterranean army ant that occasionally surfaces in massive raiding columns across the Americas. Workers are pale yellow, reflecting their underground lifestyle.
Did You Know?
They are the most frequently encountered army ants in the Americas but are rarely seen because of their subterranean habits.