Dor Rove Beetle vs Melon Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dor Rove Beetle | Melon Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ontholestes murinus | Zeugodacus cucurbitae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Tephritidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Asia, Africa, Pacific Islands, Hawaii |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dor Rove Beetle
A large, mottled gray and brown rove beetle commonly found on dung and carrion. Its speckled pattern provides camouflage against its messy habitat.
Did You Know?
It can often be found running rapidly across fresh cow pats hunting for blowfly eggs.
Melon Fly
A reddish-yellow fruit fly that is a major pest of melons, cucumbers, and other cucurbits. It has spread from Asia to become invasive across tropical regions.
Did You Know?
Eradication of the melon fly from Okinawa was one of the most successful sterile insect programs in history.