Red-Shouldered Ham Beetle vs Sri Lankan Relict Ant Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-Shouldered Ham Beetle | Sri Lankan Relict Ant Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carcinops pumilio | Helota vigorsii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Histeridae | Helotidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 0.5-1 cm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide (cosmopolitan) | Sri Lanka |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Red-Shouldered Ham Beetle
A tiny, shiny black hister beetle commonly found in poultry houses where it preys on house fly larvae. It is an important biological control agent in livestock facilities.
Did You Know?
A single beetle can consume up to 24 house fly eggs per day, making it one of the best natural fly controls in hen houses.
Sri Lankan Relict Ant Beetle
A rare beetle found only in the wet zone forests of Sri Lanka. It lives under bark and is associated with fungal growths on dead wood.
Did You Know?
This beetle belongs to a relict family with fewer than 100 known species worldwide.