Ecitophya Simulans Rove Beetle and Army Host Ant (IMAGE)

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Ecitophya Simulans Rove Beetle and Army Host Ant

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This image shows a symbiotic Ecitophya simulans rove beetle (foreground) walking alongside its lookalike army host ant, Eciton burchellii (left). The ant has a large round head, whereas the beetle has a flatter head.

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Taku Shimada

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