Black Cocktail-Ant Rove Beetle vs Emerald Ash Borer Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Cocktail-Ant Rove Beetle | Emerald Ash Borer Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lomechusa pubicollis | Spathius agrili |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | East Asia, Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black Cocktail-Ant Rove Beetle
A myrmecophilous rove beetle that lives inside ant nests. It secretes chemicals that trick ants into feeding and caring for it.
Did You Know?
Its adoption glands produce substances so appealing to ants that they prioritize feeding the beetle over their own larvae.
Emerald Ash Borer Parasite
A parasitoid wasp from China released in North America to combat the devastating emerald ash borer beetle. Females drill through bark to reach host larvae.
Did You Know?
It was approved for release in the US in 2007 as part of an emergency effort to save North American ash trees.