Large Tropical Rove Beetle vs Narrow-necked Ant Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Tropical Rove Beetle | Narrow-necked Ant Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hesperus rufipennis | Dinarda dentata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Gall Makers |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa | Europe, Northern Asia |
| 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.
Narrow-necked Ant Beetle
A flattened, reddish-brown aleocharine rove beetle that inhabits Formica ant nests as a tolerated guest. Its flattened body allows it to move easily through narrow ant nest galleries.
Did You Know?
If attacked by an ant, this beetle raises its abdomen to present its appeasement glands, releasing chemicals that calm the aggressor.