Army Ant Rove Beetle vs Meadow Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Army Ant Rove Beetle | Meadow Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ecitomorpha arachnoides | Pseudochorthippus parallelus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 13-23 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Army Ant Rove Beetle
An extraordinary myrmecophilous rove beetle whose body remarkably mimics the shape of its host army ants. It lives exclusively among New World army ant colonies, marching with them on raids.
Did You Know?
Its body shape so closely mimics that of its host ant that early entomologists initially classified it as an ant rather than a beetle.
Meadow Grasshopper
A common European grasshopper with shortened wings that render it flightless. It produces a regular, ticking song from dense grassland throughout the summer.
Did You Know?
Despite having wings, it cannot fly and must walk or hop to get anywhere.