Red Rove Beetle vs Amazonian Giant Centipede-Mimicking Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Rove Beetle | Amazonian Giant Centipede-Mimicking Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platydracus maculosus | Phileurus didymus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | South America (Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red Rove Beetle
A large, brightly marked rove beetle with reddish elytra spotted with dark markings and a densely pubescent thorax. It is one of the most colorful North American staphylinids.
Did You Know?
This beetle can produce audible stridulatory sounds by rubbing specialized structures on its abdomen against the underside of the elytra.
Amazonian Giant Centipede-Mimicking Beetle
A robust dark brown rhinoceros beetle with two horn-like projections on its head. It breeds in decaying palm trunks and stumps. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to lights. Despite its intimidating appearance, it is harmless to humans.
Did You Know?
Its paired head horns are shorter in proportion to the body than most rhinoceros beetles, suggesting they are used more for digging than for combat.