Narrow-necked Ant Beetle vs New Zealand Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Narrow-necked Ant Beetle | New Zealand Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dinarda dentata | Neocicindela tuberculata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Oceania (New Zealand) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
New Zealand Tiger Beetle
An endemic tiger beetle found on sandy and clay soils throughout New Zealand. It is an active visual predator that runs down prey on bare ground. The larvae are ambush predators that live in vertical burrows in the soil.
Did You Know?
New Zealand tiger beetles run so fast relative to their size that they temporarily go blind during pursuit, having to stop and re-locate their prey before sprinting again.