Obtuse Rove Beetle vs Grizzled Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Obtuse Rove Beetle | Grizzled Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tachyporus obtusus | Pyrgus malvae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 23-29 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern (declining in northern range) |
Obtuse Rove Beetle
A tiny, boat-shaped rove beetle with a yellow-brown pronotum and darker elytra. It is common in grasslands and meadows where it hunts among the grass tussocks for small invertebrates.
Did You Know?
This beetle overwinters in grass tussocks at field margins, emerging in spring to colonize crop fields where it provides early-season pest control.
Grizzled Skipper
A tiny butterfly with dark brown wings chequered with white spots, resembling a small moth. It basks with wings spread flat in sheltered spots on warm spring days.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillar lives inside a tiny tent made by folding and silk-binding the edge of a leaf.