Long-horned Ant-loving Beetle vs Red-faced Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-horned Ant-loving Beetle | Red-faced Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Claviger longicornis | Orthetrum testaceum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 42-50 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central and Southern Europe | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Red-faced Skimmer
A robust Asian dragonfly where mature males develop a vivid red face and body. Females are brownish-yellow with subtle markings.
Did You Know?
Its bright red face is unique among Orthetrum species, making it instantly recognizable in the field.