Hairy Whirligig Beetle vs Florida Carpenter Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hairy Whirligig Beetle | Florida Carpenter Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Orectochilus villosus | Camponotus floridanus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Gyrinidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 5-11 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hairy Whirligig Beetle
A nocturnal whirligig beetle covered in fine golden hairs that trap air underwater. Unlike other whirligigs it hides under stones by day.
Did You Know?
It is the only European whirligig beetle that is primarily nocturnal rather than diurnal.
Florida Carpenter Ant
A bicolored carpenter ant with a reddish-orange head and thorax and black abdomen. It is the most common structural pest ant in Florida.
Did You Know?
Florida carpenter ants have among the largest genomes of any ant species studied, containing around 240 million base pairs.