Neotropical Army Ant Guest vs Madeira Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Army Ant Guest | Madeira Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ecitomorpha nevermanni | Leptura aurulenta |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 15-26 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, Northern South America | Mediterranean Europe, Atlantic France, Macaronesia |
| 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.
Madeira Longhorn
A large flower longhorn with rusty-orange elytra and a black head and pronotum. Found in forests around the Mediterranean and Atlantic Europe. Larvae develop over 3-5 years in dead wood of oaks and chestnuts.
Did You Know?
This species has been found on Madeira Island, giving rise to its common name, though it occurs widely across southern Europe.