African Myrmecophile Rove Beetle vs European Oil Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Myrmecophile Rove Beetle | European Oil Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorylomimus kohli | Macropis europaea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Melittidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Central Africa, West Africa | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Near Threatened |
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.
European Oil Bee
One of only two Northern Hemisphere bees that collect floral oils instead of nectar as a food provision. It collects oils from yellow loosestrife flowers.
Did You Know?
It mixes collected floral oil with pollen to create a waterproof, long-lasting larval food that resists mold in its damp underground nests.