Hairy Sexton Rove Beetle vs Namib Tenebrionid Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hairy Sexton Rove Beetle | Namib Tenebrionid Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Velleius dilatatus | Onymacris plana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Tenebrionidae |
| Size | 15-24 mm | 18-24 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Africa |
| 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.
Namib Tenebrionid Beetle
A fast-running diurnal beetle of the Namib sand sea. It is one of the few desert insects active during peak midday heat.
Did You Know?
It can tolerate body temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius, among the highest for any insect.