Hairy Sexton Rove Beetle vs Kentish Glory Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hairy Sexton Rove Beetle | Kentish Glory Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Velleius dilatatus | Endromis versicolora |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Endromidae |
| Size | 15-24 mm | 55-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hairy Sexton Rove Beetle
A large, broad rove beetle with flattened expanded elytra, uniquely associated with European hornet nests. It is one of the few rove beetles that lives as an inquiline in social wasp colonies.
Did You Know?
This beetle has evolved tolerance to hornet stings and can live unharmed in active hornet nests that would be lethal to most other insects.
Kentish Glory Moth
A day-flying moth once widespread in England but now extinct there.
Did You Know?
Males detect females from over a kilometer away using feathered antennae.