Kosovo Caddisfly vs Sculpted Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Kosovo Caddisfly | Sculpted Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tinodes lumbardhi | Anotylus sculpturatus |
| Order | Trichoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Psychomyiidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Gardens |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia, introduced globally |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Kosovo Caddisfly
A caddisfly species new to science described in 2025 from the Lumbardhi i Decanit River in Kosovo. Its discovery highlighted an important but overlooked biodiversity hotspot.
Did You Know?
This species was discovered in a river in Kosovo — its description drew international attention to the Balkans as an overlooked and underexplored insect biodiversity hotspot.
Sculpted Rove Beetle
A small, stout oxytelline rove beetle with deeply sculptured integument and a distinctively broad, flat body. It is a very common species in agricultural and garden compost across Europe.
Did You Know?
Enormous swarms of this beetle sometimes emerge from compost heaps and can be seen flying in dense clouds at dusk.