Hairy Sexton Rove Beetle vs Wandering Percher
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hairy Sexton Rove Beetle | Wandering Percher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Velleius dilatatus | Diplacodes bipunctata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 15-24 mm | Body 2.5-3 cm; wingspan 4-5 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Australia, Pacific Islands, Southeast 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.
Wandering Percher
A small dragonfly where males turn deep red with maturity while females remain yellow and brown. It is one of Australia's most abundant and adaptable dragonflies.
Did You Know?
It is often the first dragonfly to colonize newly created water bodies such as garden ponds.