Alder Leaf Beetle vs African Predator Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alder Leaf Beetle | African Predator Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agelastica alni | Philonthus longicornis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 6-7 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Cosmopolitan: all continents except Antarctica |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Alder Leaf Beetle
A metallic dark violet-blue beetle that feeds on alder trees. Heavy infestations can completely defoliate alder trees along waterways.
Did You Know?
After being absent from Britain for decades, it dramatically recolonised southern England in the early 2000s.
African Predator Rove Beetle
A medium-sized, cosmopolitan rove beetle with notably long antennae relative to its body size. It is commonly found in disturbed urban and agricultural habitats worldwide.
Did You Know?
This species has traveled the world with human commerce and is now one of the most widely distributed beetles on Earth.