Dung-loving Rove Beetle vs Tatra Mountain Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dung-loving Rove Beetle | Tatra Mountain Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philonthus marginatus | Nebria tatrica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Mountains |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa, introduced to Australasia | Tatra Mountains, Slovakia, Poland |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
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.
Tatra Mountain Beetle
An endemic ground beetle found only in the Tatra Mountains. It lives under stones in alpine scree at the highest elevations.
Did You Know?
Its extremely limited range makes it one of the rarest ground beetles in Europe.