Obtuse Rove Beetle vs Yellow Owlfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Obtuse Rove Beetle | Yellow Owlfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tachyporus obtusus | Libelloides longicornis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Ascalaphidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 20-25 mm body, 45-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Meadows |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Central and Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Yellow Owlfly
A beautiful owlfly with long clubbed antennae and bright yellow-and-black wings. It perches on grass stems with wings spread like a butterfly.
Did You Know?
Adults can be seen sunbathing on grass stems with wings fully spread in the early morning.