Common Red Rove Beetle vs Aspinose Campodeid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Red Rove Beetle | Aspinose Campodeid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Staphylinus erythropterus | Metriocampa aspinosa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diplura |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Campodeidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Red Rove Beetle
A large rove beetle with reddish-brown elytra and a velvety black body. It is a fast-running predator found in forests.
Did You Know?
Despite having very short elytra, it can unfold full-sized hindwings and is a capable flier.
Aspinose Campodeid
A soil-dwelling dipluran lacking the typical dorsal spines found in related species. It inhabits deep soil layers in temperate forests.
Did You Know?
Its lack of dorsal spines distinguishes it from nearly all related species.