Excavated Rove Beetle vs Sallow Kitten
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Excavated Rove Beetle | Sallow Kitten |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Omalium excavatum | Furcula furcula |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Notodontidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 30-37 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, introduced to North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Excavated Rove Beetle
A small, brownish omaline rove beetle with distinctive excavations on the pronotum. It frequents decaying vegetation and is particularly associated with compost heaps and grass clippings.
Did You Know?
This species thrives in the heat-generating centers of compost heaps, tolerating temperatures that would be lethal to many other insects.
Sallow Kitten
A small, fluffy white moth with delicate grey markings. Named for its resemblance to a small cat. Larvae have tail filaments like the puss moth. Found near willow and sallow.
Did You Know?
A diminutive relative of the puss moth, whose caterpillars share the same tail-whipping defensive behavior.