Golden Net-Winged Beetle vs Snapping Amblyopone
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Net-Winged Beetle | Snapping Amblyopone |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dictyoptera aurora | Stigmatomma oregonense |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lycidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Western North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Golden Net-Winged Beetle
A soft-bodied beetle with bright orange-red elytra featuring a network of raised veins. It is toxic and uses bright colors to warn predators.
Did You Know?
Several harmless beetle species mimic its coloration to avoid being eaten.
Snapping Amblyopone
A pale, blind subterranean ant of western North American forests that hunts centipedes and other soil arthropods. Like other dracula ants, it feeds on the hemolymph of its larvae.
Did You Know?
They are specialist predators of centipedes, which they paralyze with their sting before feeding them to larvae.