Glorious Beetle vs Red-shouldered Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Glorious Beetle | Red-shouldered Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysina gloriosa | Tachinus rufipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 25-30mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Holarctic: Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Glorious Beetle
A spectacular scarab beetle with brilliant metallic green body and silver stripes on the elytra. It is found in juniper woodlands of the American southwest.
Did You Know?
Under ultraviolet light this beetle fluoresces an eerie green color unlike its appearance in normal light.
Red-shouldered Rove Beetle
A robust, medium-sized rove beetle with reddish-brown legs and a shiny dark body. It is one of the most ubiquitous Tachyporinae in northern temperate forests and agricultural landscapes.
Did You Know?
This species has a remarkably broad diet and habitat range, making it one of the most ecologically versatile rove beetles.