Carpathian Alpine Beetle vs Large Gold Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Carpathian Alpine Beetle | Large Gold Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nebria reitteri | Staphylinus caesareus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 17-25 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Carpathian Mountains, Romania | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Carpathian Alpine Beetle
An endemic alpine ground beetle of the Carpathian Mountains. It is a cold-specialist predator found only at the highest elevations.
Did You Know?
It was named in honor of the renowned entomologist Edmund Reitter.
Large Gold Rove Beetle
A large and handsome rove beetle with golden pubescence on its thorax and bright orange abdominal bands. It is an aggressive predator of carrion-feeding insects.
Did You Know?
Its species name caesareus means imperial, referring to its regal golden markings.