Atemeles Ant Guest Beetle vs Aulacopus Prionine
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Atemeles Ant Guest Beetle | Aulacopus Prionine |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lomechusoides strumosus | Aulacopus reticulatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 5-6 mm | 30-55 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Parasites | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central Europe | Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Atemeles Ant Guest Beetle
A parasitic rove beetle that lives in ant nests, switching between Formica and Myrmica host species seasonally. Its larvae are raised by ants alongside their own brood.
Did You Know?
It migrates between two different ant species each year, overwintering with one and breeding with another.
Aulacopus Prionine
A flattened, reddish-brown prionine beetle with strongly reticulated elytra found in tropical Africa. It breeds in large fallen trunks of rainforest trees. Adults are nocturnal and powerful fliers attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
The reticulate pattern on the elytra is so regular it appears almost machine-engraved.