Ancient Beetles Riding on Ant Mounts

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Recently discovered hister beetles in amber reveal possible nest parasites who would ride around on ants.

Articles: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5806595/

https://news.mongabay.com/2017/02/newly-discovered-beetle-catches-a-ride-on-the-backs-of-army-ants-to-get-around/