Red-shouldered Rove Beetle vs Golden-tabbed Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-shouldered Rove Beetle | Golden-tabbed Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tachinus rufipes | Choerades marginatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 15-22mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Holarctic: Europe, Asia, North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Golden-tabbed Robber Fly
A large bristly brown robber fly with golden hair tufts that ambushes prey from sunny perches on logs.
Did You Know?
Sits motionless on sun-warmed logs waiting for insects to fly past, then launches with explosive speed to intercept.