Army Ant Rove Beetle vs Amazon Flat Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Army Ant Rove Beetle | Amazon Flat Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ecitomorpha arachnoides | Agra eowilsoni |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Costa Rica, Panama |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Army Ant Rove Beetle
An extraordinary myrmecophilous rove beetle whose body remarkably mimics the shape of its host army ants. It lives exclusively among New World army ant colonies, marching with them on raids.
Did You Know?
Its body shape so closely mimics that of its host ant that early entomologists initially classified it as an ant rather than a beetle.
Amazon Flat Ground Beetle
An extremely elongated, ant-like ground beetle from Central American rainforests. Its narrow body and long mandibles make it look unlike any typical ground beetle.
Did You Know?
The genus Agra contains over 500 species of extraordinarily elongated tropical ground beetles, many described from single specimens and likely containing hundreds more undescribed species.