Red-bellied Rove Beetle vs Predatory Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-bellied Rove Beetle | Predatory Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tasgius melanarius | Clonia melanoptera |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, introduced to North America and Australia | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red-bellied Rove Beetle
A large, shiny black rove beetle with a reddish-brown abdominal tip, found in synanthropic habitats across Europe. It is commonly encountered in gardens and urban areas where it hunts at night.
Did You Know?
This beetle is one of the most synanthropic rove beetles, frequently entering houses and cellars where it is often mistaken for an earwig.
Predatory Katydid
A large predatory katydid with powerful spiny forelegs for catching insects.
Did You Know?
Its spiny forelegs form a basket trap similar to those of praying mantises.