Schaufuss's Rover Ant vs Bog Jet Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Schaufuss's Rover Ant | Bog Jet Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetramorium schaufussii | Stenus juno |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 2-3.5 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Madagascar | Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Schaufuss's Rover Ant
A small ant with coarsely sculptured integument and short propodeal spines. It belongs to a species group that is entirely endemic to Madagascar.
Did You Know?
Molecular studies suggest its species group arrived in Madagascar via a single colonization event and then diversified explosively.
Bog Jet Beetle
One of the largest Stenus species, with a shiny black body and the characteristic bulging eyes of its genus. It frequents boggy and waterlogged habitats where it hunts among Sphagnum moss.
Did You Know?
This species can survive temporary submersion by trapping a plastron of air against its body using specialized hydrophobic hairs.