Neotropical Army Ant Guest vs Delta Flower Scarab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Army Ant Guest | Delta Flower Scarab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ecitomorpha nevermanni | Trigonopeltastes delta |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 8-12mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, Northern South America | North America |
| 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.
Delta Flower Scarab
A small triangular beetle marked with a distinctive delta-shaped pattern in yellow and black. It is a common flower visitor in the southeastern United States.
Did You Know?
The triangular marking on its pronotum closely resembles the Greek letter delta giving it both its common and scientific names.