Tellkampf's Cave Beetle vs Ant-Nest Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tellkampf's Cave Beetle | Ant-Nest Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neaphaenops tellkampfi | Atemeles emarginatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | United States | Central Europe |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Tellkampf's Cave Beetle
A predatory blind cave beetle endemic to Kentucky's Mammoth Cave region. It feeds primarily on eggs of cave crickets.
Did You Know?
It tracks down cave cricket eggs buried in sandy cave floors using chemical cues.
Ant-Nest Rove Beetle
A small, amber-brown rove beetle that parasitizes two different ant species during its life cycle. Larvae develop in Formica nests and adults move to Myrmica nests.
Did You Know?
It switches host ant species seasonally, overwintering with Myrmica ants and breeding in Formica nests in summer.