Ant-Nest Rove Beetle vs Grenada Tree Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ant-Nest Rove Beetle | Grenada Tree Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Atemeles emarginatus | Nasutitermes costalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 5-8 mm workers |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central Europe | Grenada, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Ant-Nest Rove Beetle
A small, amber-brown rove beetle that parasitizes two different ant species during its life cycle. Larvae develop in Formica nests and adults move to Myrmica nests.
Did You Know?
It switches host ant species seasonally, overwintering with Myrmica ants and breeding in Formica nests in summer.
Grenada Tree Termite
A common tree-nesting termite found across the Caribbean. It builds large dark carton nests on tree trunks and branches.
Did You Know?
Soldier termites squirt a sticky chemical from a nozzle-shaped head to immobilize attackers.