Cardinal Beetle vs Rugose Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cardinal Beetle | Rugose Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrochroa coccinea | Anotylus rugosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pyrochroidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 14-18mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Scavengers |
| Regions | Europe | Cosmopolitan: Europe, Asia, Africa, Americas, Australasia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cardinal Beetle
A striking flat beetle with a bright scarlet body and large black eyes. Larvae are predators under bark.
Did You Know?
Named for its bright cardinal-red color that matches the robes of Roman Catholic cardinals.
Rugose Rove Beetle
A small, dark oxytelline rove beetle with a heavily rugose (wrinkled) surface texture. It is extremely common in dung and decaying organic matter across much of the temperate world.
Did You Know?
This is one of the most cosmopolitan beetle species in the world, found on every continent except Antarctica.