Narrow-necked Ant Beetle vs Australian Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Narrow-necked Ant Beetle | Australian Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dinarda dentata | Metoligotoma reducta |
| Order | Coleoptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Australembiidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 8.0-12.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Narrow-necked Ant Beetle
A flattened, reddish-brown aleocharine rove beetle that inhabits Formica ant nests as a tolerated guest. Its flattened body allows it to move easily through narrow ant nest galleries.
Did You Know?
If attacked by an ant, this beetle raises its abdomen to present its appeasement glands, releasing chemicals that calm the aggressor.
Australian Web Spinner
An Australian web spinner found under eucalyptus bark in eastern Australia. It is endemic to the continent and belongs to a uniquely Australian family.
Did You Know?
Australia has its own endemic family of web spinners found nowhere else on Earth.