Yellow-Winged Darter Rove Beetle vs Ant Nest Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-Winged Darter Rove Beetle | Ant Nest Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philonthus cognatus | Paussus favieri |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 5-8mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Ant Nest Beetle
A bizarre reddish-brown beetle with swollen club-shaped antennae that lives inside ant nests. It mimics ant chemical signals to avoid detection.
Did You Know?
It secretes chemicals from its antennae that drug the ants into a stupor allowing it to freely eat their brood.