Neotropical Rove Beetle vs Tooth-Necked Fungus Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Rove Beetle | Tooth-Necked Fungus Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthopygus cognatus | Bolitotherus cornutus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Tenebrionidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Central and South America, Brazil to Mexico | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Neotropical Rove Beetle
A large, strikingly colored rove beetle with a bright orange pronotum contrasting with black elytra and head. It is one of the most conspicuous staphylinids in the Neotropical region.
Did You Know?
The bright orange and black coloration of this beetle is thought to be aposematic, warning predators of its unpalatable defensive secretions.
Tooth-Necked Fungus Beetle
A heavily armored, warty brown beetle that feeds on shelf fungi on dead trees. Males have two prominent horns on the thorax.
Did You Know?
It plays dead so convincingly that it is nearly impossible to distinguish from a piece of bark.