Northern Cave Ground Beetle vs Hairy Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northern Cave Ground Beetle | Hairy Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudanophthalmus menetriesi | Creophilus maxillosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 12-23 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Appalachian region, eastern United States | North America, Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Northern Cave Ground Beetle
A small, blind, unpigmented cave beetle from the limestone caves of the Appalachian region. The genus contains over 250 species, most known from single cave systems.
Did You Know?
The genus Pseudanophthalmus contains over 250 described cave beetle species, most from single caves, making it the most species-rich genus of cave animals in the world.
Hairy Rove Beetle
A stocky rove beetle with distinctive patches of golden-grey hair on its elytra. It is commonly found on carrion where it hunts fly larvae.
Did You Know?
Forensic entomologists use this beetle's presence on corpses to help estimate time of death.