Lined Rove Beetle vs Stinking Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lined Rove Beetle | Stinking Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tachinus signatus | Ocypus nero |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 16-25 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Japan, Eastern Asia | Southern Europe, Mediterranean |
| 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.
Stinking Rove Beetle
A jet-black rove beetle with finely punctured elytra and a broad head. It emits a foul-smelling secretion when disturbed.
Did You Know?
Its defensive odour is produced by abdominal glands and is potent enough to deter birds and small mammals.