Devil's Coach Horse vs Longhorn Crazy Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Devil's Coach Horse | Longhorn Crazy Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ocypus olens | Paratrechina longicornis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 22-32 mm | 2.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, introduced to North America | Pantropical, Global in heated buildings |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Devil's Coach Horse
A large, matt-black rove beetle that raises its tail like a scorpion when threatened. It has powerful jaws and emits a foul smell.
Did You Know?
In medieval Ireland it was believed to have the power to curse a person it pointed its tail at.
Longhorn Crazy Ant
A small dark brown ant with extremely long antennae and legs that moves in rapid, jerky patterns. It is one of the most widely distributed tramp ant species in the world.
Did You Know?
Its original native range is unknown because it has been spread by human commerce for so long.