Bloody-Nosed Beetle vs Blue Paederine Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bloody-Nosed Beetle | Blue Paederine Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Timarcha tenebricosa | Paederus balcanicus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 10-20 mm | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Western Europe | Balkans, Turkey, Middle East |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bloody-Nosed Beetle
A large, flightless, domed black beetle that oozes red fluid from its mouth when threatened. The secretion contains distasteful chemicals.
Did You Know?
The red defensive fluid is actually hemolymph, the beetle equivalent of blood.
Blue Paederine Rove Beetle
A colorful Paederus rove beetle with metallic blue elytra and an orange thorax, found in southeastern Europe. Like all Paederus, it contains the blistering agent pederin in its body fluids.
Did You Know?
In Turkey and the Middle East, outbreaks of this species near villages can cause hundreds of dermatitis cases in a single season.