Narrow-necked Ant Beetle vs Thalassine Green Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Narrow-necked Ant Beetle | Thalassine Green Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dinarda dentata | Chloridolum thalassinum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia |
| 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.
Thalassine Green Longhorn
A beautiful sea-green longhorn beetle found in the forests of Borneo and Sumatra. Its coloration closely mimics lichen-covered bark. Adults are crepuscular and fly at dusk around the canopy of dipterocarp trees.
Did You Know?
This species was long confused with its Javan congener until molecular studies confirmed it as a distinct species in 2003.