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West Coast Ant Cricket

Myrmecophilus oregonensis
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Summary

Myrmecophilus oregonensis is a species of insect commonly known as the Oregon ant-loving beetle. It is a small, dark-colored beetle that has a specialized relationship with ants. This beetle lives in ant nests, where it feeds on ant larvae and pupae. It has adapted to mimic the scent and appearance of ants, allowing it to live undetected within the ant colony.

West Coast Ant Cricket

Myrmecophilus oregonensis
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Tags

harmless

Scientific classification

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