Nettle-tap Flea Beetle vs Neotropical Army Ant Guest
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nettle-tap Flea Beetle | Neotropical Army Ant Guest |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Longitarsus nasturtii | Ecitomorpha nevermanni |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Underground |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Central America, Northern South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Nettle-tap Flea Beetle
A tiny yellowish-brown flea beetle found on watercress and other crucifers in damp habitats. Larvae mine in plant roots. Can be a minor pest of commercial watercress.
Did You Know?
Commercially grown watercress can be damaged by this beetle, which is nearly invisible to the naked eye.
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.