Alpine Dung Beetle vs Clouded Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Dung Beetle | Clouded Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Geotrupes alpinus | Staphylinus nebulosis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Geotrupidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians | Southern Europe, Mediterranean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Alpine Dung Beetle
A sturdy, dark dung beetle of high-altitude pastures grazed by livestock. It buries dung underground where its larvae develop.
Did You Know?
A single pair can bury a dung ball several times their own body weight in one night.
Clouded Rove Beetle
A large European rove beetle with a cloudy gray-brown pubescence pattern and powerful jaws. It is a nocturnal hunter that shelters under stones and bark during the day.
Did You Know?
This beetle can run surprisingly fast for its size, capable of outpacing most of its prey across the forest floor.