Alpine Rove Beetle vs Sloane's Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Rove Beetle | Sloane's Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ocypus alpestris | Pseudotetracha sloaneae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Alps, Central European mountains | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Alpine Rove Beetle
A large, black rove beetle of high-altitude meadows and forest edges. It is a fast-running predator of insects and larvae.
Did You Know?
It raises its flexible abdomen like a scorpion when threatened, though it has no stinger.
Sloane's Tiger Beetle
A rare nocturnal tiger beetle endemic to inland salt lakes of southern Australia. It has unusually large eyes and long legs adapted for hunting on saline lake shores at night.
Did You Know?
Pseudotetracha tiger beetles are exclusively Australian and represent some of the most ancient lineages of tiger beetles.