Wasp Nest Beetle vs Pennant Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wasp Nest Beetle | Pennant Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Metoecus paradoxus | Technomyrmex albipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ripiphoridae | Formicidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 2.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Wasp Nest Beetle
A bizarre wedge-shaped beetle that develops as a parasitoid inside social wasp nests. Males have feathery antennae.
Did You Know?
One of the most unusual beetles in Europe, spending its entire larval development inside live wasp nests.
Pennant Ant
A small dark ant with conspicuous whitish legs that forms long trailing columns up trees. It is a widespread tramp species found throughout the Old World tropics.
Did You Know?
They are important dispersal agents for certain epiphytic plants whose seeds they carry to tree crevices.