Madagascan Headlight Beetle vs Larger Citronella Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Madagascan Headlight Beetle | Larger Citronella Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heteronychus arator madagascariensis | Lasius interjectus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 4-4.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Caves |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Madagascan Headlight Beetle
A dark scarab beetle found in Madagascar that is an agricultural pest of grasses. Larvae develop in soil feeding on plant roots.
Did You Know?
Adults are strong fliers and are attracted to lights at night in large numbers.
Larger Citronella Ant
A subterranean yellow ant that emits a strong lemon-like odor when crushed. It lives entirely underground tending root-feeding aphids for honeydew.
Did You Know?
These ants are rarely seen above ground except during mating flights, when winged reproductives emerge in large swarms.