Golden Ant Guest Beetle vs Large Brown Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Ant Guest Beetle | Large Brown Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pella funesta | Hemirhipus fascicularis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Scavengers | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Central and South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Golden Ant Guest Beetle
A small aleocharine rove beetle that lives at the periphery of Lasius ant nests, feeding on refuse and dead ants. It uses chemical mimicry to avoid aggression from its host ants.
Did You Know?
When detected by an ant, this beetle deploys a tergal gland secretion that causes the ant to briefly freeze, allowing the beetle to escape.
Large Brown Click Beetle
One of the largest click beetles in South America with a robust dark brown body. Their clicking mechanism can launch them considerable heights.
Did You Know?
Their click mechanism can launch them up to 30 centimeters into the air to escape predators.