Coastal Rove Beetle vs European Spider Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coastal Rove Beetle | European Spider Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cafius xantholoma | Episyron albonotatum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Pompilidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Atlantic coasts of Europe and North Africa | Europe |
| 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.
European Spider Wasp
A medium-sized black spider wasp with white markings that hunts orb-weaving spiders across Europe. It nests in sandy soil near the edges of paths.
Did You Know?
It carries captured spiders by flying short distances while holding them underneath its body.