Cylindrical Bark Hister vs Long-horned Ant-loving Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cylindrical Bark Hister | Long-horned Ant-loving Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Teretrius fabricii | Claviger longicornis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Histeridae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America (introduced) | Central and Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cylindrical Bark Hister
A tiny, cylindrical hister beetle that lives under bark of dead trees. Its elongated shape allows it to follow bark beetle tunnels.
Did You Know?
It was intentionally introduced to North America from Europe to help control the smaller European elm bark beetle.
Long-horned Ant-loving Beetle
A minute, blind pselaphine rove beetle with elongate antennae relative to its body size. Like its congeners, it is an obligate myrmecophile entirely dependent on host ants for nutrition.
Did You Know?
The elongate antennae of this blind beetle serve as its primary sensory organs for navigating the total darkness of its underground ant-nest home.