Coastal Rove Beetle vs Common Agonum
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coastal Rove Beetle | Common Agonum |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cafius xantholoma | Agonum muelleri |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Atlantic coasts of Europe and North Africa | Europe, western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Coastal Rove Beetle
A medium-sized rove beetle with yellowish elytral margins, highly adapted to life on seashores. It lives under seaweed wrack on beaches where it preys on kelp fly larvae.
Did You Know?
This beetle can survive temporary submersion in seawater during high tides by trapping an air bubble under its elytra.
Common Agonum
A sleek, metallic greenish-bronze ground beetle with a smooth, oval body. It is one of the most common ground beetles in European agricultural landscapes and an important aphid predator.
Did You Know?
Studies have found this species can consume over 100 cereal aphids in a single night, making it one of the most valuable natural enemies in wheat fields.