Globular Ant-loving Beetle vs Black Carrion Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Globular Ant-loving Beetle | Black Carrion Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chennium bituberculatum | Necrodes littoralis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Silphidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Mediterranean Europe, North Africa | Europe, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Globular Ant-loving Beetle
A small, rounded pselaphine rove beetle with a glossy chestnut-brown body and two prominent tubercles on the pronotum. It lives as a guest in the nests of various Tetramorium ant species.
Did You Know?
The two tubercles on its thorax are actually glandular organs that produce secretions attractive to its host ants.
Black Carrion Beetle
A large, dark carrion beetle with ridged elytra and a distinctive lumpy thorax. It is associated with larger carcasses where it breeds in masses.
Did You Know?
Despite its name 'littoralis' meaning 'of the shore', it is found throughout inland areas as well as coasts.