Red-bellied Rove Beetle vs Shadow Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-bellied Rove Beetle | Shadow Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tasgius melanarius | Aeshna umbrosa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 65-75 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, introduced to North America and Australia | North America |
| 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.
Shadow Darner
A large, dark darner that hunts in shaded forest edges during evening hours. It is widespread across North America in wooded habitats.
Did You Know?
It is a crepuscular hunter, most active during the dim lighting of dawn and dusk.