Gyas Beetle vs Blue Paederine Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gyas Beetle | Blue Paederine Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dynastes gyas | Paederus balcanicus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dynastinae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 50-110 mm | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Brazil | Balkans, Turkey, Middle East |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Gyas Beetle
A large South American relative of the Hercules beetle with shorter, thicker horns. Body is dark brown to black.
Did You Know?
Unlike the Hercules beetle, their elytra remain dark and do not change color with humidity.
Blue Paederine Rove Beetle
A colorful Paederus rove beetle with metallic blue elytra and an orange thorax, found in southeastern Europe. Like all Paederus, it contains the blistering agent pederin in its body fluids.
Did You Know?
In Turkey and the Middle East, outbreaks of this species near villages can cause hundreds of dermatitis cases in a single season.