Polar Rove Beetle vs Neotropical Scarab Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Polar Rove Beetle | Neotropical Scarab Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Atheta graminicola | Coprophanaeus lancifer |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 35-45 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Iceland, subarctic Canada | Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Polar Rove Beetle
A tiny, elongate rove beetle with short wing covers and a flexible abdomen. It is dark brown to black and very agile. It lives among decaying vegetation and is a predator of mites and other small arthropods.
Did You Know?
Rove beetles like this species can raise their abdomens like scorpions to deter predators, though they have no stinger.
Neotropical Scarab Beetle
The largest dung beetle in the Americas with a striking metallic blue-black body. Males bear a long curved horn on the head used in fights over resources.
Did You Know?
Unlike typical dung beetles, this species strongly prefers carrion over dung and is often the first beetle to arrive at dead animals.