Red-shouldered Rove Beetle vs Canary Islands Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-shouldered Rove Beetle | Canary Islands Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tachinus rufipes | Calathus amplius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Holarctic: Europe, Asia, North America | Canary Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Red-shouldered Rove Beetle
A robust, medium-sized rove beetle with reddish-brown legs and a shiny dark body. It is one of the most ubiquitous Tachyporinae in northern temperate forests and agricultural landscapes.
Did You Know?
This species has a remarkably broad diet and habitat range, making it one of the most ecologically versatile rove beetles.
Canary Islands Ground Beetle
A flightless ground beetle endemic to the Canary Islands. It lives under stones and in leaf litter in highland areas.
Did You Know?
The Canary Islands harbor over 30 endemic Calathus species that evolved from a single colonization event.