Deer Ked vs Xantholine Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Deer Ked | Xantholine Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lipoptena cervi | Xantholinus linearis |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Hippoboscidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, introduced to North America | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Deer Ked
A flattened, reddish-brown blood-sucking fly that sheds its wings upon finding a deer host. It clings tenaciously to the hair with strong claws and feeds on blood throughout its life.
Did You Know?
After landing on a host, it breaks off its own wings permanently, spending the rest of its life as a wingless ectoparasite.
Xantholine Rove Beetle
An elongated, shiny black rove beetle with a distinctive long head. It hunts small invertebrates in soil and under bark.
Did You Know?
Its extremely elongated head allows it to probe deep into bark crevices and soil pores for hidden prey.