Painted Reed Beetle vs Army Ant Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Painted Reed Beetle | Army Ant Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plateumaris sericea | Ecitomorpha arachnoides |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Underground |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Painted Reed Beetle
A brilliantly metallic leaf beetle found on aquatic plants, varying from green to blue, copper, or purple. Larvae feed on submerged root systems.
Did You Know?
Larvae breathe underwater by tapping into the air channels of aquatic plant roots.
Army Ant Rove Beetle
An extraordinary myrmecophilous rove beetle whose body remarkably mimics the shape of its host army ants. It lives exclusively among New World army ant colonies, marching with them on raids.
Did You Know?
Its body shape so closely mimics that of its host ant that early entomologists initially classified it as an ant rather than a beetle.