Large Brown Click Beetle vs Sri Lankan Relict Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Brown Click Beetle | Sri Lankan Relict Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemirhipus fascicularis | Aneuretus simoni |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Aneuretidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central and South America | Sri Lanka |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Critically Endangered |
Large Brown Click Beetle
One of the largest click beetles in South America with a robust dark brown body. Their clicking mechanism can launch them considerable heights.
Did You Know?
Their click mechanism can launch them up to 30 centimeters into the air to escape predators.
Sri Lankan Relict Ant
The sole surviving member of its entire subfamily, known only from a few localities in Sri Lanka's rainforests. A true living fossil representing an ancient ant lineage.
Did You Know?
The only living species in its entire subfamily, all other members went extinct millions of years ago.