Common Quaker vs Ant-Nest Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Quaker | Ant-Nest Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Orthosia cerasi | Atemeles emarginatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 32-38 mm wingspan | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Central Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Quaker
A drab but very common spring moth attracted to sallow blossom. Variable brown coloring. Named 'quaker' for its plain, modest appearance. Larvae feed on many deciduous trees.
Did You Know?
Named 'Quaker' because its plain brown appearance was compared to the modest dress of the Quaker community.
Ant-Nest Rove Beetle
A small, amber-brown rove beetle that parasitizes two different ant species during its life cycle. Larvae develop in Formica nests and adults move to Myrmica nests.
Did You Know?
It switches host ant species seasonally, overwintering with Myrmica ants and breeding in Formica nests in summer.