Alpine Rove Beetle vs Toothed Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Rove Beetle | Toothed Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ocypus alpestris | Spongovostox ghilianii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Forficulidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Detritivores |
| Regions | Alps, Central European mountains | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Toothed Earwig
A large earwig with heavily toothed forceps found in southern European forests.
Did You Know?
Its forceps bear multiple teeth along the inner edge for gripping prey.