Washerwoman Christmas Beetle vs Ant-Nest Hister Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Washerwoman Christmas Beetle | Ant-Nest Hister Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplognathus porosus | Hetaerius ferrugineus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Histeridae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Australia | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Washerwoman Christmas Beetle
A large tan to brown Christmas beetle with a rough, pitted elytra surface. It is one of the most widespread species in the genus.
Did You Know?
Its common name comes from the washboard-like texture on its wing covers.
Ant-Nest Hister Beetle
A tiny, reddish-brown hister beetle that lives exclusively inside ant nests. It is tolerated by its ant hosts and feeds on detritus and small arthropods.
Did You Know?
It produces appeasement chemicals from thoracic glands that prevent ants from attacking it inside the colony.