Monkey Beetle vs Black Cocktail-Ant Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Monkey Beetle | Black Cocktail-Ant Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hopliini scolioides | Lomechusa pubicollis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 8-15 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Monkey Beetle
A hairy scarab beetle that pollinates flowers in South African fynbos.
Did You Know?
Dense body hairs collect pollen as it crawls inside daisy flowers.
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.