European Amazon Ant vs Hairy Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Amazon Ant | Hairy Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyergus rufescens | Creophilus maxillosus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 6-7 mm | 12-23 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | North America, Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
European Amazon Ant
An obligate slave-making ant that raids colonies of Formica ants to steal pupae. The kidnapped workers then perform all domestic duties for the Polyergus colony.
Did You Know?
Their sickle-shaped mandibles are so specialized for fighting that they cannot feed themselves or care for their own brood.
Hairy Rove Beetle
A stocky rove beetle with distinctive patches of golden-grey hair on its elytra. It is commonly found on carrion where it hunts fly larvae.
Did You Know?
Forensic entomologists use this beetle's presence on corpses to help estimate time of death.