Large Gold Rove Beetle vs Black Caterpillar Hunter
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Gold Rove Beetle | Black Caterpillar Hunter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Staphylinus caesareus | Calosoma sayi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 17-25 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Central and 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.
Black Caterpillar Hunter
A large, entirely black caterpillar hunter beetle native to North American prairies and grasslands. It is a powerful runner that hunts caterpillars, especially cutworms, at night.
Did You Know?
Pioneer farmers on the Great Plains observed massive aggregations of this beetle appearing after rain to hunt cutworm outbreaks and called them rain beetles or thunderbugs.