Bark Gnawing Beetle vs Pictured Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bark Gnawing Beetle | Pictured Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trogossita japonica | Paederus littoralis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Trogossitidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 7-10mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | East Asia | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Bark Gnawing Beetle
A predatory beetle found under bark where it hunts wood-boring larvae. Its flattened body is well suited to life in bark crevices.
Did You Know?
It is considered a beneficial species because it preys on destructive bark beetles.
Pictured Rove Beetle
A slender black and orange rove beetle with short elytra exposing most of its abdomen. It contains the toxin pederin which causes severe skin blisters.
Did You Know?
Pederin produced by symbiotic bacteria in the beetle is more potent drop for drop than cobra venom but is only released when the beetle is crushed on skin.