Larder Beetle vs Rugose Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Larder Beetle | Rugose Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dermestes lardarius | Anotylus rugosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dermestidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Scavengers |
| Regions | Worldwide | Cosmopolitan: Europe, Asia, Africa, Americas, Australasia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Larder Beetle
A dark brown beetle with a pale band across its elytra, commonly found in stored food products. Larvae are covered in bristly hairs.
Did You Know?
Forensic entomologists use its presence on remains to help estimate time of death.
Rugose Rove Beetle
A small, dark oxytelline rove beetle with a heavily rugose (wrinkled) surface texture. It is extremely common in dung and decaying organic matter across much of the temperate world.
Did You Know?
This is one of the most cosmopolitan beetle species in the world, found on every continent except Antarctica.