Dark Rove Beetle vs Dry Fork Valley Cave Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark Rove Beetle | Dry Fork Valley Cave Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tachyporus nitidulus | Pseudanophthalmus montanus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Caves |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Siberia | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Dark Rove Beetle
A small, shiny dark brown rove beetle with a characteristic boat-shaped body. It is incredibly numerous in northern European farmland, where it is considered a key beneficial predator.
Did You Know?
Pitfall trap studies have shown this to be one of the three most abundant beetle species in British agricultural landscapes.
Dry Fork Valley Cave Beetle
A cave-obligate beetle from the Dry Fork Valley region of West Virginia. Like all members of its genus, it is completely eyeless.
Did You Know?
It can only survive in the constant-temperature deep zones of caves.