Hairy Rove Beetle vs Brown-winged Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hairy Rove Beetle | Brown-winged Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Creophilus maxillosus | Tasgius ater |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 12-23 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Brown-winged Rove Beetle
A large, uniformly dark rove beetle with subtly brownish elytra, closely related to Tasgius melanarius. It prefers more rural habitats than its congener and is often found in agricultural landscapes.
Did You Know?
Farmers historically considered this beetle beneficial, as it actively hunts crop-damaging leatherjackets in agricultural soils.