Coastal Rove Beetle vs Palos Verdes Blue
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coastal Rove Beetle | Palos Verdes Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cafius xantholoma | Glaucopsyche lygdamus palosverdesensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 2-3 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Atlantic coasts of Europe and North Africa | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
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.
Palos Verdes Blue
A tiny blue butterfly endemic to the Palos Verdes Peninsula in Los Angeles County. It was thought extinct in 1983 before being rediscovered in 1994.
Did You Know?
It is considered one of the rarest butterflies in the world, with captive breeding programs helping sustain the population.