Ivory-Marked Beetle vs Malagasy Trap-jaw Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ivory-Marked Beetle | Malagasy Trap-jaw Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eburia quadrigeminata | Mystrium oberthueri |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Amblyoponidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Ivory-Marked Beetle
A tan longhorn beetle with pairs of ivory-colored raised spots on each elytron. Larvae bore into hardwood timbers.
Did You Know?
Adults have emerged from furniture over 40 years after the wood was cut and processed.
Malagasy Trap-jaw Ant
A pale yellow to amber ant with elongated mandibles that can snap shut at extreme speeds. It is closely related to M. camillae and shares the Dracula ant feeding behavior.
Did You Know?
Like other Dracula ants, workers feed by non-destructively puncturing larval skin and drinking hemolymph, a practice unique among ants.