Humpbacked Mite-hunter vs Common Graphium
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Humpbacked Mite-hunter | Common Graphium |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scydmaenus hellwigii | Graphium leonidas |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 1-1.5 mm | 65-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | West and Central Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Senegal, Ivory Coast) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Humpbacked Mite-hunter
A diminutive scydmaenine rove beetle with a distinctly humped profile and long, clubbed antennae. It specializes in hunting oribatid mites in the micro-habitats of forest floor detritus.
Did You Know?
To overcome the mite's armor, this beetle first gnaws a small hole in the mite's exoskeleton, then inserts its mandibles to extract the soft tissues inside.
Common Graphium
A striking swallowtail butterfly with black wings marked with pale blue-green translucent spots. It is a fast and powerful flier often seen in forest clearings. Males gather at mud puddles in large groups.
Did You Know?
Groups of up to 50 males can be seen drinking together at riverside mud puddles, creating a spectacular display of color.