Ant-like Flower Beetle vs Armoured Ground Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ant-like Flower Beetle | Armoured Ground Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthicus antherinus | Acanthoplus longipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Anthicidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 mm | 45-60 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ant-like Flower Beetle
A tiny beetle resembling an ant, found on flowers and under debris. Has a distinctive narrowed 'neck' between head and thorax. Common but rarely noticed due to small size.
Did You Know?
The narrow 'neck' and ant-like shape give it excellent ant mimicry that helps deter predators.
Armoured Ground Cricket
A robust flightless katydid covered in sharp spines across its thorax and legs. It is an omnivorous insect found in arid bushveld.
Did You Know?
They are cannibalistic and will devour injured members of their own species during mass marching events.