Australian Rove Beetle vs Marshalli Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Rove Beetle | Marshalli Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heterothops dissimilis | Smaragdesthes africana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Tasmania | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Rove Beetle
A medium-sized, dark rove beetle found under bark and in leaf litter in Australian forests. It is part of the diverse but understudied Australasian staphylinid fauna.
Did You Know?
Australia's rove beetle fauna is estimated to contain thousands of undescribed species, making it one of the great frontiers of entomological discovery.
Marshalli Flower Beetle
A small brilliant green flower chafer commonly found on flowers in open woodland. It is an important pollinator of savanna plants.
Did You Know?
They can fly with their elytra closed by extending their hind wings through special lateral slots, unlike most beetles.