New Zealand Rove Beetle vs Atemeles Ant Guest Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | New Zealand Rove Beetle | Atemeles Ant Guest Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Quedius antipodus | Lomechusoides strumosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 5-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Parasites |
| Regions | New Zealand | Central Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
New Zealand Rove Beetle
A medium-sized, shiny dark rove beetle native to New Zealand's native forests. It is one of the most commonly encountered staphylinids in New Zealand's distinctive southern beech forests.
Did You Know?
New Zealand's rove beetle fauna evolved in isolation for 80 million years, producing many endemic species found nowhere else on Earth.
Atemeles Ant Guest Beetle
A parasitic rove beetle that lives in ant nests, switching between Formica and Myrmica host species seasonally. Its larvae are raised by ants alongside their own brood.
Did You Know?
It migrates between two different ant species each year, overwintering with one and breeding with another.