Golden Rove Beetle vs Garden Carpet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Rove Beetle | Garden Carpet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platydracus stercorarius | Xanthorhoe fluctuata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 13-18 mm | 22-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Golden Rove Beetle
A striking rove beetle with dense golden setae covering its pronotum and elytra, giving it a shimmering appearance. It is strongly associated with dung and compost habitats across Europe.
Did You Know?
Despite living in dung, this beetle keeps itself immaculately clean by constantly grooming with specialized leg brushes.
Garden Carpet
A very common garden moth with variable grey and white patterning. Double-brooded with adults flying from April to October. Larvae feed on various cruciferous plants including garlic mustard.
Did You Know?
One of the most frequently recorded moths in garden moth traps across Britain.