Four-Spotted Hister Beetle vs Velvet Tree Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Four-Spotted Hister Beetle | Velvet Tree Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hister quadrimaculatus | Liometopum occidentale |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Histeridae | Formicidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Four-Spotted Hister Beetle
A glossy black hister beetle with four orange-red spots on its wing cases. It is associated with mammal dung in pastures and heathlands.
Did You Know?
It typically arrives at fresh dung within the first hour and remains for several days until the pat dries out.
Velvet Tree Ant
A large ant that nests in oak trees and produces a distinctive trail pheromone odor.
Did You Know?
Columns of these ants march in conspicuous trails up and down tree trunks.