Large Tropical Rove Beetle vs Bee Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Tropical Rove Beetle | Bee Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hesperus rufipennis | Trichius fasciatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 9-13 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Tropical Rove Beetle
A large, impressive tropical rove beetle with red elytra and a black head and pronotum. It is one of the larger staphylinids in the African tropical forest fauna.
Did You Know?
This beetle can deliver a painful bite with its powerful mandibles if handled carelessly, one of the few rove beetles capable of breaking human skin.
Bee Beetle
A fuzzy, yellow-and-black banded beetle that closely resembles a bumblebee. Adults visit flowers and feed on pollen.
Did You Know?
Its bumblebee mimicry is so convincing that it is often mistaken for the real thing.