Eucalyptus Psyllid vs Dor Rove Beetle

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Eucalyptus Psyllid Dor Rove Beetle
Scientific Name Blastopsylla occidentalis Ontholestes murinus
Order Hemiptera Coleoptera
Family Aphalaridae Staphylinidae
Size 1.5-2 mm 12-18 mm
Habitat Farmland Farmland
Diet Herbivores Carrion Feeders
Regions Australia, Africa, South America, Europe Europe, Asia, North America
Conservation Not Evaluated Least Concern

Eucalyptus Psyllid

An Australian psyllid that has become invasive in eucalyptus plantations worldwide. Nymphs produce distinctive white lerps on leaves.

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Did You Know?

It spread to every continent where eucalyptus is planted within just two decades.

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.

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Did You Know?

It can often be found running rapidly across fresh cow pats hunting for blowfly eggs.