Asian Giant Rove Beetle vs Maritime Long-legged Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Giant Rove Beetle | Maritime Long-legged Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platydracus sharpi | Aphrosylus praedator |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Dolichopodidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, Eastern China | North America, Pacific Coast |
| 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.
Maritime Long-legged Fly
A specialized marine intertidal fly that hunts on wave-splashed rocks and barnacles. It has a metallic greenish body and uniquely adapted legs for gripping wet rocky surfaces.
Did You Know?
It can remain submerged by waves for short periods, surviving in an air bubble trapped by its body hairs.