Ant-Nest Rove Beetle vs Guizhou Cave Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ant-Nest Rove Beetle | Guizhou Cave Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Atemeles emarginatus | Sinaphaenops mirabilissimus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 8-15 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central Europe | China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Guizhou Cave Ground Beetle
A spectacular cave beetle from southern China with enormously elongated head and appendages. It is one of the most extreme examples of cave adaptation in beetles.
Did You Know?
Its body proportions are among the most extreme of any known beetle.