Neotropical Army Ant Guest vs Coastal Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Army Ant Guest | Coastal Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ecitomorpha nevermanni | Cafius xantholoma |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Central America, Northern South America | Atlantic coasts of Europe and North Africa |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
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.
Coastal Rove Beetle
A medium-sized rove beetle with yellowish elytral margins, highly adapted to life on seashores. It lives under seaweed wrack on beaches where it preys on kelp fly larvae.
Did You Know?
This beetle can survive temporary submersion in seawater during high tides by trapping an air bubble under its elytra.