Red Rove Beetle vs Tiger Bee Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Rove Beetle | Tiger Bee Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platydracus maculosus | Xenox tigrinus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Bombyliidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Eastern North America | North America |
| 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.
Tiger Bee Fly
A large, dramatic bee fly with boldly patterned black and white spotted wings. It is commonly seen flying around wooden structures where its host carpenter bees nest.
Did You Know?
Females hover at carpenter bee nest entrances and flick eggs inside while the bee is away foraging.