Red-spotted Jewel Beetle vs Mole-nest Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-spotted Jewel Beetle | Mole-nest Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Castiarina erythroptera | Quedius mesomelinus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Europe, Western Asia, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red-spotted Jewel Beetle
A strikingly beautiful jewel beetle with bright red elytra spotted with dark markings. It is commonly found visiting wildflowers in heathland and open woodland habitats during spring and summer.
Did You Know?
Castiarina jewel beetles are important pollinators of native Australian wildflowers, visiting hundreds of flower species.
Mole-nest Rove Beetle
A medium-sized, dark rove beetle commonly found in caves, cellars, and the nests of burrowing mammals. It is one of the most troglophilic rove beetles in the Palearctic region.
Did You Know?
This beetle is one of the most commonly recorded beetle species in European caves, thriving in the perpetual darkness.