Asian Multicolored Lady Beetle vs Flower Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Multicolored Lady Beetle | Flower Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Harmonia axyridis | Eusphalerum luteum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia; invasive worldwide | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Asian Multicolored Lady Beetle
A highly variable ladybird ranging from orange with many spots to solid black. Originally released for biocontrol, it is now invasive worldwide.
Did You Know?
It aggregates in enormous numbers on buildings in autumn, sometimes numbering in the thousands.
Flower Rove Beetle
A small, yellowish omaline rove beetle that is unusual among staphylinids for being a regular flower visitor. It feeds on pollen and nectar and may play a role in pollination.
Did You Know?
This is one of the few rove beetles that regularly visits flowers, and pollen grains found on its body suggest it may be an accidental pollinator.