Neotropical Army Ant Guest vs Large Turkey Louse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Army Ant Guest | Large Turkey Louse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ecitomorpha nevermanni | Chelopistes meleagridis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phthiraptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Philopteridae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central America, Northern South America | North America, Europe |
| 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.
Large Turkey Louse
The largest louse found on domestic turkeys, feeding on feather material. It prefers the breast and thigh feathers of its host.
Did You Know?
Benjamin Franklin studied this louse while advocating for the turkey as America's national bird.