African Myrmecophile Rove Beetle vs Budding Purpuricenus
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Myrmecophile Rove Beetle | Budding Purpuricenus |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorylomimus kohli | Purpuricenus budensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 13-20 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central Africa, West Africa | Southeast Europe, Turkey, Iran, Caucasus |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
African Myrmecophile Rove Beetle
A rove beetle that lives with army ant colonies in tropical Africa, mimicking the ants in body shape. It travels with the nomadic ant colony during emigrations.
Did You Know?
Its body shape so closely mimics that of its host ants that it was initially described as an ant rather than a beetle.
Budding Purpuricenus
A colorful cerambycid with a red pronotum adorned with two black spots and entirely black elytra. It is found in thermophilous oak forests from Hungary to Iran. Larvae take two years to develop in dead oak branches.
Did You Know?
The species name budensis refers to Budapest, where it was first described in the 19th century.