Gold-and-Brown Rove Beetle vs Raspy Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gold-and-Brown Rove Beetle | Raspy Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ontholestes tessellatus | Cooraboorama canberrae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Gryllacrididae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Raspy Cricket
A nocturnal wingless cricket that builds silk-lined shelters from folded leaves.
Did You Know?
It produces silk from its mouthparts, one of few non-larval insects to do so.