Delta Flower Scarab vs Red-Spotted Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Delta Flower Scarab | Red-Spotted Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trigonopeltastes delta | Staphylinus dimidiaticornis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Delta Flower Scarab
A small triangular beetle marked with a distinctive delta-shaped pattern in yellow and black. It is a common flower visitor in the southeastern United States.
Did You Know?
The triangular marking on its pronotum closely resembles the Greek letter delta giving it both its common and scientific names.
Red-Spotted Rove Beetle
A large, dark rove beetle with bicolored antennae and red-tinged wing cases. It hunts actively in leaf litter at dusk.
Did You Know?
Its bicolored antennae—dark at the base and pale at the tip—help distinguish it from similar large rove beetles.