Western Harvester Ant vs Yellow-Winged Darter Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Harvester Ant | Yellow-Winged Darter Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pogonomyrmex occidentalis | Philonthus cognatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western United States and southwestern Canada | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Western Harvester Ant
A large red ant that constructs conspicuous gravel-topped mound nests in western grasslands. It clears all vegetation from a wide circle around its nest entrance.
Did You Know?
Its sting is one of the most painful among North American ants and has been rated highly on the Schmidt pain index.
Yellow-Winged Darter Rove Beetle
A medium-sized, metallic-black rove beetle with brownish wing tips. It is one of the most common staphylinids in European grasslands.
Did You Know?
Over 1,000 species belong to the genus Philonthus, making it one of the most species-rich beetle genera on Earth.