Dry Fork Valley Cave Beetle vs Neotropical Army Ant Guest
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dry Fork Valley Cave Beetle | Neotropical Army Ant Guest |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudanophthalmus montanus | Ecitomorpha nevermanni |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | United States | Central America, Northern South America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Data Deficient |
Dry Fork Valley Cave Beetle
A cave-obligate beetle from the Dry Fork Valley region of West Virginia. Like all members of its genus, it is completely eyeless.
Did You Know?
It can only survive in the constant-temperature deep zones of caves.
Neotropical Army Ant Guest
A remarkable myrmecophilous rove beetle that lives with Eciton army ants in Central America. Its body closely mimics the shape and size of its ant hosts.
Did You Know?
It runs in the army ant raiding columns alongside thousands of ants without being detected as an intruder.