Hairy Rove Beetle vs Yanbaru Long-armed Scarab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hairy Rove Beetle | Yanbaru Long-armed Scarab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Creophilus maxillosus | Cheirotonus jambar |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Euchirinae |
| Size | 12-23 mm | 45-65 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Asia | Japan (Okinawa) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
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.
Yanbaru Long-armed Scarab
An extremely rare scarab beetle endemic to the Yanbaru forests of Okinawa. Males have greatly elongated forelegs used in mating displays.
Did You Know?
It was only discovered in 1983 and is protected as a Japanese national natural monument.