Field Digger Wasp vs Splendid Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Field Digger Wasp | Splendid Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mellinus arvensis | Philonthus splendens |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Crabronidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 10-14mm | 11-14 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Field Digger Wasp
A yellow and black wasp that nests in sandy soil and provisions each cell with paralyzed hoverflies.
Did You Know?
Digs a nest burrow in bare sandy soil and stocks each cell with 5-8 precisely paralyzed hoverflies.
Splendid Rove Beetle
A large, shiny black rove beetle associated with mammal dung. Found across European pasturelands. An effective predator of dung fly larvae.
Did You Know?
One of the largest European Philonthus species, making it a dominant predator within dung communities.