Four-spotted Rove Beetle vs Summer Chafer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Four-spotted Rove Beetle | Summer Chafer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Drusilla canaliculata | Amphimallon solstitiale |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 14-18mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Scavengers | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Europe |
| 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.
Summer Chafer
A medium-sized golden-brown chafer that swarms at dusk around midsummer. It crashes clumsily into people and walls.
Did You Know?
Named for its habit of swarming around the summer solstice, filling warm June evenings with buzzing flight.