Globular Ant-loving Beetle vs Tasmanian Giant Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Globular Ant-loving Beetle | Tasmanian Giant Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chennium bituberculatum | Eusthenia spectabilis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Eustheniidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Mediterranean Europe, North Africa | Australia (Tasmania) |
| 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.
Tasmanian Giant Stonefly
A spectacular large stonefly endemic to Tasmanian mountain streams with bold orange and black markings. Nymphs are among the largest aquatic insect larvae in Australia.
Did You Know?
It belongs to an ancient Gondwanan family found only in Australia and South America.