Ant Beetle vs Common Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ant Beetle | Common Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thanasimus formicarius | Embia major |
| Order | Coleoptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Cleridae | Embiidae |
| Size | 7-10mm | 10.0-15.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Ant Beetle
A brightly colored red and black bark beetle predator that mimics ants. It hunts bark beetles on pine trees.
Did You Know?
An important natural enemy of bark beetles used in integrated pest management of conifer forests.
Common Web Spinner
A dark brown web spinner that constructs silk galleries on tree bark and under stones. Males are winged while females are always wingless.
Did You Know?
Web spinners produce silk from glands in their enlarged front feet, the only insects to spin silk with their tarsi.