Kentish Glory Moth vs Ant-Nest Hister Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Kentish Glory Moth | Ant-Nest Hister Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Endromis versicolora | Hetaerius ferrugineus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Endromidae | Histeridae |
| Size | 55-80 mm wingspan | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Kentish Glory Moth
A day-flying moth once widespread in England but now extinct there.
Did You Know?
Males detect females from over a kilometer away using feathered antennae.
Ant-Nest Hister Beetle
A tiny, reddish-brown hister beetle that lives exclusively inside ant nests. It is tolerated by its ant hosts and feeds on detritus and small arthropods.
Did You Know?
It produces appeasement chemicals from thoracic glands that prevent ants from attacking it inside the colony.