African Myrmecophile Rove Beetle vs Kosovo Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Myrmecophile Rove Beetle | Kosovo Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorylomimus kohli | Tinodes lumbardhi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Psychomyiidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Central Africa, West Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Endangered |
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.
Kosovo Caddisfly
A caddisfly species new to science described in 2025 from the Lumbardhi i Decanit River in Kosovo. Its discovery highlighted an important but overlooked biodiversity hotspot.
Did You Know?
This species was discovered in a river in Kosovo — its description drew international attention to the Balkans as an overlooked and underexplored insect biodiversity hotspot.