South African Glowworm vs African Myrmecophile Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South African Glowworm | African Myrmecophile Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lamprigera boyei | Dorylomimus kohli |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lampyridae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 15-40 mm (female), 10-15 mm (male) | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa, Southern Africa | Central Africa, West Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
South African Glowworm
A large firefly from southern Africa with larviform females that produce a steady bright greenish glow. Males are winged but rarely seen, while the large glowing females are conspicuous at night.
Did You Know?
The females of this genus are among the largest fireflies in the world and can exceed 40 mm in length.
African Myrmecophile Rove Beetle
A rove beetle that lives with army ant colonies in tropical Africa, mimicking the ants in body shape. It travels with the nomadic ant colony during emigrations.
Did You Know?
Its body shape so closely mimics that of its host ants that it was initially described as an ant rather than a beetle.