Long-horned Ant-loving Beetle vs Nebria Streamside Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-horned Ant-loving Beetle | Nebria Streamside Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Claviger longicornis | Nebria brevicollis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central and Southern Europe | Europe, Introduced to North America and New Zealand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Nebria Streamside Beetle
A very common European ground beetle often found near streams and in damp habitats. It is active year-round including during mild winter nights.
Did You Know?
It is one of very few ground beetles that breeds in autumn and is active throughout the winter months.