Narrow-necked Ant Beetle vs Pleasing Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Narrow-necked Ant Beetle | Pleasing Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dinarda dentata | Nallachius americanus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Dilaridae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Pleasing Lacewing
A small and uncommon lacewing with feathery antennae in males. Larvae develop under bark feeding on wood-boring insect larvae.
Did You Know?
Male pleasing lacewings have elaborate feathered antennae used to detect female pheromones over long distances.