Dung-loving Rove Beetle vs Short-Winged False Blister Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dung-loving Rove Beetle | Short-Winged False Blister Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philonthus marginatus | Oedemera femorata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Oedemeridae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Underground |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa, introduced to Australasia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dung-loving Rove Beetle
A medium-sized, shiny black rove beetle with distinctly margined elytra found commonly in dung and compost. It is one of the most frequently encountered Philonthus species in pastoral landscapes.
Did You Know?
This beetle has been introduced to New Zealand as a biological control agent against pastoral dung flies.
Short-Winged False Blister Beetle
A dark-colored oedemerid with gaping elytra that do not cover the full abdomen. Males have conspicuously thickened hind legs.
Did You Know?
Its elytra splay apart toward the tips, revealing the folded hindwings beneath in a distinctive V-shape.