Robust Brown Rove Beetle vs Pleasing Fungus Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Robust Brown Rove Beetle | Pleasing Fungus Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ocypus brunnipes | Gibbifer californicus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Erotylidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | 10-20 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Robust Brown Rove Beetle
A large, dark rove beetle with characteristic brown legs, found commonly in grasslands and meadows. It is a powerful nocturnal predator that shelters under stones by day.
Did You Know?
Like its relative the devil's coach horse, this beetle emits a foul smell from its white-tipped abdominal glands when threatened.
Pleasing Fungus Beetle
A brightly colored beetle that feeds exclusively on bracket fungi on dead trees. Its warning colors signal chemical defenses to predators.
Did You Know?
Large aggregations of dozens of adults sometimes gather on a single large shelf fungus to feed and mate communally.