Latrine Fly vs Golden Ant Guest Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Latrine Fly | Golden Ant Guest Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fannia scalaris | Pella funesta |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Fanniidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Scavengers | Scavengers |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Latrine Fly
A small fly that breeds in excrement and decaying organic matter in latrines and drains. It can cause urogenital myiasis when larvae enter the urinary tract.
Did You Know?
Its flattened, spiny larvae are among the few fly species documented to cause urinary myiasis in humans.
Golden Ant Guest Beetle
A small aleocharine rove beetle that lives at the periphery of Lasius ant nests, feeding on refuse and dead ants. It uses chemical mimicry to avoid aggression from its host ants.
Did You Know?
When detected by an ant, this beetle deploys a tergal gland secretion that causes the ant to briefly freeze, allowing the beetle to escape.