Lined Rove Beetle vs Davies' Colletes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lined Rove Beetle | Davies' Colletes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tachinus signatus | Colletes daviesanus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Colletidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Japan, Eastern Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lined Rove Beetle
A medium-sized rove beetle with distinctly patterned elytra bearing lighter margins. It is commonly found in fungal habitats and dung across much of the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
Males of this species have modified abdominal segments that function as clasping organs during mating.
Davies' Colletes
A small solitary bee that lines its nest cells with a cellophane-like secretion. It often nests in mortar joints of old walls.
Did You Know?
Its nest lining is a natural polyester secreted from glands in its abdomen, making cells waterproof.