Army Ant Rove Beetle vs Small Goldenring
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Army Ant Rove Beetle | Small Goldenring |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ecitomorpha arachnoides | Cordulegaster trinacriae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 65-74 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
Small Goldenring
A Mediterranean goldenring dragonfly found in Italy and nearby regions. It is smaller than most goldenrings and inhabits warm lowland streams.
Did You Know?
Its name refers to Sicily (Trinacria), where it was first scientifically described.