Flower Rove Beetle vs Railroad Worm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flower Rove Beetle | Railroad Worm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eusphalerum luteum | Phrixothrix hirtus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Phengodidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 30-65 mm (larvae) |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | South America |
| 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.
Railroad Worm
A beetle larva with 11 pairs of green-glowing lateral organs and a red-glowing headlamp — the only land animal that produces two different colors of bioluminescence simultaneously.
Did You Know?
The railroad worm is the only terrestrial animal that glows in two colors at once — green along its sides like railway car windows and red on its head like a locomotive.