Pedilus Beetle vs Hairy Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pedilus Beetle | Hairy Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Notoxus monoceros | Creophilus maxillosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Anthicidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 12-23 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | North America, Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pedilus Beetle
A small ant-like beetle with a distinctive forward-pointing horn on the thorax. Found on sandy ground and under debris. The horn function is unknown but may be used in combat.
Did You Know?
Males bear a prominent forward-pointing thoracic horn whose function remains a mystery to entomologists.
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.