Neotropical Atlas Moth vs Long-horned Ant-loving Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Atlas Moth | Long-horned Ant-loving Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arsenura armida | Claviger longicornis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 120-160 mm wingspan | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Mexico through Brazil, Argentina | Central and Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Neotropical Atlas Moth
A large silkmoth with wavy brown and grey wings and distinctive scalloped wing margins. Its caterpillars are gregarious and processionary.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars march nose-to-tail in long single-file processions between feeding and resting sites on tree trunks.
Long-horned Ant-loving Beetle
A minute, blind pselaphine rove beetle with elongate antennae relative to its body size. Like its congeners, it is an obligate myrmecophile entirely dependent on host ants for nutrition.
Did You Know?
The elongate antennae of this blind beetle serve as its primary sensory organs for navigating the total darkness of its underground ant-nest home.