Kidney-Spot Ladybird vs Gold-and-Brown Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Kidney-Spot Ladybird | Gold-and-Brown Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chilocorus renipustulatus | Ontholestes tessellatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Kidney-Spot Ladybird
A small black ladybird with two red kidney-shaped spots, found across Europe. It specializes in feeding on scale insects on tree bark.
Did You Know?
Unlike most ladybirds, it is primarily found on bark rather than on leaves, hunting scale insects in crevices.
Gold-and-Brown Rove Beetle
A large rove beetle covered in a mosaic of golden and dark brown hairs. It frequents dung and carrion where it preys on fly larvae.
Did You Know?
Its tessellated hair pattern acts as camouflage against the mottled surfaces of dung and decaying matter.