Sharp's Rove Beetle vs Venezuelan Pebble Toad Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sharp's Rove Beetle | Venezuelan Pebble Toad Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philonthus sharpi | Pantophthalmus bellardii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Pantophthalmidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 30-40 mm body length |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, Eastern China | South America (Venezuela, Brazil, Colombia, Peru) |
| 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.
Venezuelan Pebble Toad Fly
One of the largest flies in the world, with robust bodies reaching 40 mm and a wingspan exceeding 70 mm. The larvae develop inside rotting tree trunks. Adults resemble large bumblebees and are strong, buzzing fliers attracted to fermenting sap.
Did You Know?
It is among the largest flies on Earth, with larvae that bore through hardwood so effectively they were once thought to be beetle larvae.