Conops Fly vs Tropical Ant-loving Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Conops Fly | Tropical Ant-loving Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conops flavipes | Ecitophya simulans |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Conopidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Conops Fly
A wasp-mimicking fly with yellow legs and a narrow waist. Females parasitize adult bumblebees.
Did You Know?
Chases bumblebees in flight and forcefully deposits an egg inside the bee's abdomen during a brief mid-air grapple.
Tropical Ant-loving Rove Beetle
A myrmecophilous rove beetle from Central America that lives with Eciton army ants. Its body closely resembles the shape and color of its host ants.
Did You Know?
It can switch between different army ant species, adapting its chemical profile to match each new host colony.