Long-horned Ant-loving Beetle vs House Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-horned Ant-loving Beetle | House Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Claviger longicornis | Hylotrupes bajulus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 8–25 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central and Southern Europe | Europe, North America, South Africa, Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Long-horned Ant-loving Beetle
A minute, blind pselaphine rove beetle with elongate antennae relative to its body size. Like its congeners, it is an obligate myrmecophile entirely dependent on host ants for nutrition.
Did You Know?
The elongate antennae of this blind beetle serve as its primary sensory organs for navigating the total darkness of its underground ant-nest home.
House Longhorn Beetle
A serious structural pest of softwood timber in buildings worldwide. Larvae can feed inside roof timbers for up to ten years before emerging.
Did You Know?
Larvae can be heard chewing inside timber, making rasping sounds that are audible through walls.