Termitophilous Rove Beetle vs Forest Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Termitophilous Rove Beetle | Forest Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Corotoca melantho | Pentatoma rufipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm (body length without physogastric abdomen) | 13-16 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, tropical South America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Termitophilous Rove Beetle
A bizarre, physogastric rove beetle that lives inside termite nests in Brazil. The female's abdomen becomes enormously swollen and translucent, resembling a termite queen in miniature.
Did You Know?
This is one of the only beetles known to give live birth (viviparity); fully formed larvae emerge from the female rather than eggs.
Forest Bug
A large European shield bug with distinctive red-orange legs and a small tooth on each shoulder. It is arboreal and common on deciduous trees.
Did You Know?
Despite being mainly herbivorous, it occasionally turns predatory and feeds on caterpillars and other soft insects.