Hairy Rove Beetle vs Autumn Dun
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hairy Rove Beetle | Autumn Dun |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Creophilus maxillosus | Leptophlebia marginata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Leptophlebiidae |
| Size | 12-23 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hairy Rove Beetle
A stocky rove beetle with distinctive patches of golden-grey hair on its elytra. It is commonly found on carrion where it hunts fly larvae.
Did You Know?
Forensic entomologists use this beetle's presence on corpses to help estimate time of death.
Autumn Dun
A dark-winged mayfly that emerges in spring despite its common name. Nymphs inhabit slow-flowing sections of woodland streams among leaf litter.
Did You Know?
Its common name refers to the brownish autumnal color of the adult, not its emergence season.