Large Gold Rove Beetle vs Great Spangled Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Gold Rove Beetle | Great Spangled Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Staphylinus caesareus | Speyeria cybele |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 17-25 mm | 62-88 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | 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.
Great Spangled Fritillary
Large orange butterfly with heavy black markings and silver spots on the hindwing underside. Common across much of North America.
Did You Know?
Newly hatched caterpillars do not eat until the following spring after overwintering.