Four-spotted Rove Beetle vs Gold-and-Brown Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Four-spotted Rove Beetle | Gold-and-Brown Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Drusilla canaliculata | Ontholestes tessellatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Scavengers | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Four-spotted Rove Beetle
A small, flattened aleocharine rove beetle with a distinctive channeled pronotum and brownish coloration. It is frequently found in and around ant nests where it scavenges on nest debris.
Did You Know?
This beetle produces a defensive spray from abdominal glands that deters attacking ants, allowing it to live safely near ant colonies.
Gold-and-Brown Rove Beetle
A large rove beetle covered in a mosaic of golden and dark brown hairs. It frequents dung and carrion where it preys on fly larvae.
Did You Know?
Its tessellated hair pattern acts as camouflage against the mottled surfaces of dung and decaying matter.