Big-legged Bug vs Flower Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Big-legged Bug | Flower Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthocephala terminalis | Eusphalerum luteum |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Coreidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 17-23 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Big-legged Bug
A large, dark coreid bug found in eastern North America with prominently expanded hind tibiae. The hind femora of males are greatly swollen with large spines. It feeds on a wide variety of trees and shrubs.
Did You Know?
The exaggerated hind legs of males serve as weapons and signals of fitness, with larger-legged males winning more fights and mates.
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.