Common Red Rove Beetle vs Great Orange Tip

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Common Red Rove Beetle Great Orange Tip
Scientific Name Staphylinus erythropterus Hebomoia glaucippe
Order Coleoptera Lepidoptera
Family Staphylinidae Pieridae
Size 14-18 mm Wingspan 75-100mm
Habitat Forests Forests
Diet Predators Herbivores
Regions Europe, Western Asia Asia, Oceania
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.

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Did You Know?

Despite having very short elytra, it can unfold full-sized hindwings and is a capable flier.

Great Orange Tip

The largest pierid butterfly in the world with white wings bearing brilliant orange tips. It has a fast powerful flight.

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Did You Know?

Its underwing pattern perfectly mimics a dead leaf providing excellent camouflage when it rests with wings closed.