Sexton Rove Beetle vs Raspy Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sexton Rove Beetle | Raspy Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Quedius dilatatus | Cooraboorama canberrae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Gryllacrididae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Scavengers | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sexton Rove Beetle
A broad, somewhat flattened rove beetle found in the nests of social wasps and in tree hollows containing decaying insect remains. Its expanded body shape is adapted for life in cavity habitats.
Did You Know?
This beetle waits for wasp colonies to die in autumn, then enters the abandoned nest to feast on the remaining dead wasps and their brood.
Raspy Cricket
A nocturnal wingless cricket that builds silk-lined shelters from folded leaves.
Did You Know?
It produces silk from its mouthparts, one of few non-larval insects to do so.