Termitophilous Rove Beetle vs Monkey Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Termitophilous Rove Beetle | Monkey Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Corotoca melantho | Hopliini scolioides |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm (body length without physogastric abdomen) | 8-15 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, tropical South America | Africa |
| 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.
Monkey Beetle
A hairy scarab beetle that pollinates flowers in South African fynbos.
Did You Know?
Dense body hairs collect pollen as it crawls inside daisy flowers.