Red-shouldered Rove Beetle vs Painted Reed Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-shouldered Rove Beetle | Painted Reed Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tachinus rufipes | Plateumaris sericea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Holarctic: Europe, Asia, North America | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Painted Reed Beetle
A brilliantly metallic leaf beetle found on aquatic plants, varying from green to blue, copper, or purple. Larvae feed on submerged root systems.
Did You Know?
Larvae breathe underwater by tapping into the air channels of aquatic plant roots.