Black Carpet Beetle vs Clouded Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Carpet Beetle | Clouded Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Attagenus unicolor | Staphylinus nebulosis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dermestidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Worldwide | Southern Europe, Mediterranean |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Black Carpet Beetle
A small, oval, dark brown to black beetle that is a major pest of textiles and natural fibers. Larvae are covered in long brown hairs.
Did You Know?
Larvae can survive up to a year without feeding if conditions are dry.
Clouded Rove Beetle
A large European rove beetle with a cloudy gray-brown pubescence pattern and powerful jaws. It is a nocturnal hunter that shelters under stones and bark during the day.
Did You Know?
This beetle can run surprisingly fast for its size, capable of outpacing most of its prey across the forest floor.