Long-horned Ant-loving Beetle vs Xyelid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-horned Ant-loving Beetle | Xyelid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Claviger longicornis | Xyela julii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Xyelidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Central and Southern Europe | Europe |
| 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.
Xyelid Sawfly
A tiny, delicate sawfly with a characteristic elongated third antennal segment. It is one of the most primitive living Hymenoptera, with fossils dating back to the Triassic.
Did You Know?
Xyelidae is the oldest extant family of Hymenoptera, with fossils known from over 200 million years ago.