Pine Chafer vs African Velvet Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine Chafer | African Velvet Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyphylla fullo | Dasylabris maura |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Mutillidae |
| Size | 25-36mm | 12-20 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North Africa, Southern Europe, Middle East |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Pine Chafer
A large brown chafer beetle with white marbled markings on its elytra. Males have enormous fan-shaped antennae with seven lamellae.
Did You Know?
When handled it produces a loud hissing sound by rubbing its abdomen against its wing cases which can startle predators.
African Velvet Ant
A large black and white velvet ant found across North Africa and the Mediterranean. Females are densely covered in silvery-white hair patches on a black body.
Did You Know?
Its contrasting black and white pattern serves as a warning signal to predators about its extremely painful sting.