Large Gold Rove Beetle vs American Dustywing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Gold Rove Beetle | American Dustywing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Staphylinus caesareus | Conwentzia californica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Coniopterygidae |
| Size | 17-25 mm | 3-5 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Gardens |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Western North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Gold Rove Beetle
A large and handsome rove beetle with golden pubescence on its thorax and bright orange abdominal bands. It is an aggressive predator of carrion-feeding insects.
Did You Know?
Its species name caesareus means imperial, referring to its regal golden markings.
American Dustywing
A tiny western North American dustywing found on fruit trees and ornamental plants. Valued as a natural mite predator in orchards.
Did You Know?
Citrus growers consider it one of the most important natural enemies of citrus red mite.