Texas Stygobiontic Diving Beetle vs Smelly Carpenter Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Texas Stygobiontic Diving Beetle | Smelly Carpenter Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psychopomporus felipi | Dolichoderus thoracicus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Dytiscidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | United States | Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Texas Stygobiontic Diving Beetle
A groundwater-dwelling diving beetle from the Edwards-Trinity Aquifer in Texas. It was the first stygobiontic diving beetle described from North America.
Did You Know?
Its genus name means 'guide of the dead,' referencing its underworld habitat.
Smelly Carpenter Ant
A Southeast Asian dolichoderine ant that tends mealybugs inside shelters built from chewed plant material. It is a significant pest of cacao and coconut plantations.
Did You Know?
They build elaborate carton tents over mealybug colonies on crop plants, protecting their honeydew source from rain and predators.