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Habroloma
There is a single myrmecophilous species in this genus of Buprestidae. After mating, adult beetles were found to invade damaged or newly constructed Oecophylla nests to lay eggs. Larvae mine in the leaves forming the nest wall and pupate within the mines. Only adult beetles interact directly with ants, potentially triggering their necrophoric behaviour when caught.
| Genus and species | Author and Year | Ant Host | Distribution | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Habroloma myrmecophila | Bily, Fikacek, Siped, 2008 | Oecophylla smaragdina | India |
REFERENCES
- Bílý, Svatopluk & Fikacek, Martin & Šípek, Petr. (2008). First record of myrmecophily in buprestid beetles: Immature stages of Habroloma myrmecophila sp. nov. (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) associated with Oecophylla ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Insect Systematics & Evolution. 39. 121-131. 10.1163/187631208788784084.