Common Red Rove Beetle vs Texas Stygobiontic Diving Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Red Rove Beetle | Texas Stygobiontic Diving Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Staphylinus erythropterus | Psychopomporus felipi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Dytiscidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Indoors |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Texas Stygobiontic Diving Beetle
A groundwater-dwelling diving beetle from the Edwards-Trinity Aquifer in Texas. It was the first stygobiontic diving beetle described from North America.
Did You Know?
Its genus name means 'guide of the dead,' referencing its underworld habitat.