Robust Brown Rove Beetle vs Sloane's Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Robust Brown Rove Beetle | Sloane's Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ocypus brunnipes | Pseudotetracha sloaneae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
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.
Sloane's Tiger Beetle
A rare nocturnal tiger beetle endemic to inland salt lakes of southern Australia. It has unusually large eyes and long legs adapted for hunting on saline lake shores at night.
Did You Know?
Pseudotetracha tiger beetles are exclusively Australian and represent some of the most ancient lineages of tiger beetles.