Flat Silphid Beetle vs Chrysomeline Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat Silphid Beetle | Chrysomeline Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Silpha tristis | Tachyporus chrysomelinus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Central Asia, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Flat Silphid Beetle
A flattened, all-black silphid beetle with three raised ridges on each wing case. It feeds on snails and caterpillars rather than carrion.
Did You Know?
Unlike most silphids, it has shifted entirely to predation and is rarely found on carrion at all.
Chrysomeline Rove Beetle
A small, elegantly shaped rove beetle with a distinctly pointed abdomen and yellowish-brown coloration. It is one of the first active predatory beetles to appear in spring in temperate regions.
Did You Know?
This species can produce two to three generations per year, allowing it to maintain high population densities throughout the growing season.