Gall Wasp vs Red Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gall Wasp | Red Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andricus quercuscalicis | Platydracus maculosus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cynipidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Gall Wasp
A tiny wasp that induces knopper galls on oak acorns, deforming them completely.
Did You Know?
It has alternating sexual and asexual generations that produce different gall types.
Red Rove Beetle
A large, brightly marked rove beetle with reddish elytra spotted with dark markings and a densely pubescent thorax. It is one of the most colorful North American staphylinids.
Did You Know?
This beetle can produce audible stridulatory sounds by rubbing specialized structures on its abdomen against the underside of the elytra.