Namib Tenebrionid Beetle vs Coastal Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Namib Tenebrionid Beetle | Coastal Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onymacris plana | Cafius xantholoma |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tenebrionidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 18-24 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Africa | Atlantic coasts of Europe and North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Namib Tenebrionid Beetle
A fast-running diurnal beetle of the Namib sand sea. It is one of the few desert insects active during peak midday heat.
Did You Know?
It can tolerate body temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius, among the highest for any insect.
Coastal Rove Beetle
A medium-sized rove beetle with yellowish elytral margins, highly adapted to life on seashores. It lives under seaweed wrack on beaches where it preys on kelp fly larvae.
Did You Know?
This beetle can survive temporary submersion in seawater during high tides by trapping an air bubble under its elytra.