Jewel Beetle of Cyprus vs Spotted Brown Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jewel Beetle of Cyprus | Spotted Brown Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Julodis ehrenbergii | Staphylinus fossor |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East | Europe, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Jewel Beetle of Cyprus
A large, robust jewel beetle with textured, dark bronze-green elytra dotted with golden pits. It is one of the largest buprestids in Europe.
Did You Know?
Larvae can spend up to six years developing underground before emerging as adults.
Spotted Brown Rove Beetle
A large, robust rove beetle with a brown body covered in patches of golden and dark setae. It is a ground-dwelling predator found in grasslands and forest edges across the Palearctic.
Did You Know?
This beetle's powerful mandibles can crush snail shells, giving it access to a food source unavailable to most other rove beetles.