African Myrmecophile Rove Beetle vs Scotch Argus
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Myrmecophile Rove Beetle | Scotch Argus |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorylomimus kohli | Erebia aethiops |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 40-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central Africa, West Africa | Europe, temperate Asia |
| 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.
Scotch Argus
A dark brown butterfly with russet-orange bands containing eyespots, found in northern grasslands and light woodland. It flies in a bouncing manner close to the ground.
Did You Know?
In Britain, it is confined to Scotland and a single colony in the Lake District surviving since the last ice age.