Asian Giant Rove Beetle vs Banded Aridaeus
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Giant Rove Beetle | Banded Aridaeus |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platydracus sharpi | Aridaeus thoracicus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, Eastern China | Eastern Australia (Queensland, New South Wales) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Asian Giant Rove Beetle
A large, striking rove beetle from East Asia with metallic blue-green coloration and golden pubescence. It is one of the most impressive staphylinids in the Japanese beetle fauna.
Did You Know?
In Japan, this beetle is called 'ao-bane-hanekakushi' (blue-winged hidden-wing beetle) and is one of the few staphylinids recognized by non-entomologists.
Banded Aridaeus
A medium-sized Australian cerambycid with a bright orange pronotum contrasting with dark brown elytra. It is found in eucalypt forests of eastern Australia. Larvae bore into dead and decaying eucalyptus branches.
Did You Know?
Several Aridaeus species in Australia are so similar they can only be reliably distinguished by examining male genitalia.