Army Ant Rove Beetle vs Giant African Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Army Ant Rove Beetle | Giant African Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ecitomorpha arachnoides | Petrognatha gigas |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 50-80 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, South America | West Africa, Central Africa |
| 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.
Giant African Longhorn Beetle
One of Africa's largest longhorn beetles with mottled grey-brown bark-like camouflage. Its antennae can be longer than its body.
Did You Know?
Its superb bark-mimicking pattern makes it nearly invisible when resting on a tree trunk.