Long-horned Ant-loving Beetle vs Hyllus Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-horned Ant-loving Beetle | Hyllus Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Claviger longicornis | Dynastes hyllus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Dynastinae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 45-80 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Central and Southern Europe | Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Long-horned Ant-loving Beetle
A minute, blind pselaphine rove beetle with elongate antennae relative to its body size. Like its congeners, it is an obligate myrmecophile entirely dependent on host ants for nutrition.
Did You Know?
The elongate antennae of this blind beetle serve as its primary sensory organs for navigating the total darkness of its underground ant-nest home.
Hyllus Beetle
A Central American Hercules-type beetle smaller than its famous relative. Males have proportionally shorter horns.
Did You Know?
They are found at higher elevations than most other Dynastes species in Central America.