Pacific Seashore Rove Beetle vs Horned Clubtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pacific Seashore Rove Beetle | Horned Clubtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cafius canescens | Arigomphus cornutus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 45-55mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Pacific coast of North America, Hawaii | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pacific Seashore Rove Beetle
A small, grayish-pubescent rove beetle found along the Pacific coast of the Americas under kelp and seaweed deposits. It is an important predator of seaweed fly larvae on beaches.
Did You Know?
This species has colonized the remote Hawaiian Islands, likely arriving on floating mats of kelp and seaweed across the Pacific Ocean.
Horned Clubtail
A medium-sized clubtail dragonfly with small horn-like projections on the top of the head. Its body is yellow-green with brown markings. It breeds in clear ponds and lakes.
Did You Know?
The tiny horns on its head are unique among North American clubtails and are used for species identification.