African Myrmecophile Rove Beetle vs Cockchafer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Myrmecophile Rove Beetle | Cockchafer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorylomimus kohli | Melolontha melolontha |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 25-30 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Central Africa, West Africa | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe |
| 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.
Cockchafer
A large, clumsy-flying chafer beetle that emerges en masse on warm May evenings. Its white C-shaped larvae are familiar agricultural pests across Europe.
Did You Know?
In medieval Europe, cockchafer swarms were so destructive that they were once put on trial in court.