Red Rove Beetle vs Gatekeeper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Rove Beetle | Gatekeeper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platydracus maculosus | Pyronia tithonus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 34-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Western Europe, Southern Europe |
| 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.
Gatekeeper
A common warm-brown butterfly often seen basking on hedgerow flowers in high summer. It has distinctive twin white pupils within the eye-spots on its forewings.
Did You Know?
Its alternative name 'Hedge Brown' reflects its strong association with hedgerow habitats.