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Myrmecophilus fuscus

Myrmecophilus fuscus
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Summary

Myrmecophilus fuscus is a species of insect commonly known as the ant-loving beetle. It is a small, dark brown beetle that has a specialized relationship with ants. These beetles live in ant nests, where they feed on ant larvae and pupae. They have evolved adaptations such as flattened bodies and chemical mimicry to integrate seamlessly into ant colonies.

Myrmecophilus fuscus

Myrmecophilus fuscus
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Tags

harmless

Scientific classification

kingdom: Animalia
phylum: Arthropoda
class: Insecta
order: Orthoptera
family: Myrmecophilidae
genus: Myrmecophilus