Scalloped Hook-tip vs Yellow-Winged Darter Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scalloped Hook-tip | Yellow-Winged Darter Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Falcaria lacertinaria | Philonthus cognatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Drepanidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 30-38 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia, Japan | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Scalloped Hook-tip
A small moth with strongly curved wingtips and scalloped wing margins that rests resembling a dead leaf. Its mottled brown and grey colouring completes the disguise.
Did You Know?
The hooked wing tips are unique among moth families and give the Drepanidae their alternative name, hook-tips.
Yellow-Winged Darter Rove Beetle
A medium-sized, metallic-black rove beetle with brownish wing tips. It is one of the most common staphylinids in European grasslands.
Did You Know?
Over 1,000 species belong to the genus Philonthus, making it one of the most species-rich beetle genera on Earth.