Sharp's Rove Beetle vs Kentish Glory Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sharp's Rove Beetle | Kentish Glory Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philonthus sharpi | Endromis versicolora |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Endromidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 55-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, Eastern China | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sharp's Rove Beetle
A medium-sized, metallic-sheened rove beetle named after the eminent coleopterist David Sharp. It is found in woodland and forest habitats where it hunts among leaf litter.
Did You Know?
Named after David Sharp, the Victorian entomologist who described over 3,000 staphylinid species and wrote the definitive 19th-century monograph on rove beetles.
Kentish Glory Moth
A day-flying moth once widespread in England but now extinct there.
Did You Know?
Males detect females from over a kilometer away using feathered antennae.