Flower Rove Beetle vs Black-tailed Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flower Rove Beetle | Black-tailed Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eusphalerum luteum | Ampedus nigrinus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Flower Rove Beetle
A small, yellowish omaline rove beetle that is unusual among staphylinids for being a regular flower visitor. It feeds on pollen and nectar and may play a role in pollination.
Did You Know?
This is one of the few rove beetles that regularly visits flowers, and pollen grains found on its body suggest it may be an accidental pollinator.
Black-tailed Click Beetle
A dark-bodied click beetle with subtly reddish-brown elytra and a shiny black pronotum. It inhabits old-growth forests and depends on decaying hardwood for larval development.
Did You Know?
This species is used as an indicator of old-growth forest quality in Scandinavian conservation assessments.