Golden Ant Guest Beetle vs Notch-Tipped Flower Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Ant Guest Beetle | Notch-Tipped Flower Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pella funesta | Typocerus sinuatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 9-15 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Scavengers | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Notch-Tipped Flower Longhorn
A yellow longhorn beetle with wavy dark bands across its elytra. It is a common flower visitor in eastern North American forests.
Did You Know?
Its color pattern varies so much that early entomologists described several variants as separate species.