Cone Ant vs Pasimachus Flat Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cone Ant | Pasimachus Flat Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorymyrmex insanus | Pasimachus depressus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 22-30 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Southern United States, Mexico | Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cone Ant
A fast-moving reddish-brown ant that builds distinctive cone-shaped crater nests in sandy soil. It is a common competitor with fire ants in open habitats of the southern United States.
Did You Know?
They are one of the few native ant species that can successfully compete with invasive fire ants for territory.
Pasimachus Flat Ground Beetle
A large, broad, flattened shiny black beetle with massive mandibles and distinctive blue-margined elytra. It is one of the most imposing ground beetles in North America.
Did You Know?
Its immensely powerful mandibles can easily pierce through the tough exoskeleton of other beetles, and it has been observed killing and eating June bugs and other scarabs.