Mountain Flower Rove Beetle vs Western Water Penny
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Flower Rove Beetle | Western Water Penny |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eusphalerum alpinum | Psephenus falli |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Psephenidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 4-5 mm (adults) |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians | Western North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mountain Flower Rove Beetle
A small, dark omaline rove beetle adapted to alpine environments, where it visits flowers above the treeline. It is one of the few staphylinids found at very high elevations.
Did You Know?
This beetle survives harsh alpine winters by burrowing into deep soil layers below the frost line, remaining dormant for up to seven months.
Western Water Penny
A water penny beetle restricted to clean mountain streams in western North America. Its disc-shaped larvae are indicators of high water quality.
Did You Know?
The presence of water penny larvae is used by biologists as a reliable indicator that a stream is unpolluted.