Neotropical Army Ant Guest vs Phasia Tachinid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Army Ant Guest | Phasia Tachinid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ecitomorpha nevermanni | Phasia hemiptera |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, Northern South 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.
Phasia Tachinid
A parasitic fly with distinctive dark-tipped wings that parasitizes shieldbug species. Males have broader wings than females. Adults visit flowers for nectar.
Did You Know?
Larvae develop inside living shieldbugs, eventually consuming and killing their hosts.