Pink-Spotted Lady Beetle vs Shiny Lined Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pink-Spotted Lady Beetle | Shiny Lined Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coleomegilla maculata | Xantholinus longiventris |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Western Asia, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pink-Spotted Lady Beetle
An oblong, pink-red ladybird with twelve black spots found across North America. It is unusual among ladybirds because it also eats pollen and fungal spores.
Did You Know?
Up to 50% of its diet can be plant pollen, making it one of the most omnivorous ladybird species known.
Shiny Lined Rove Beetle
A distinctively elongate rove beetle with a shiny black head and pronotum, and reddish-brown elytra. It hunts in narrow spaces and is commonly found in synanthropic habitats.
Did You Know?
The disproportionately large mandibles of this beetle, relative to its narrow head, allow it to subdue prey in tight spaces where it has a significant advantage.