Shining Rove Beetle vs Princely Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Shining Rove Beetle | Princely Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Quedius fuliginosus | Stephanorrhina princeps |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 9-15 mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Central Africa (DRC, Congo, Gabon, Cameroon) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Shining Rove Beetle
A sleek, shiny dark brown rove beetle with a smooth, mirror-like pronotum. It is one of the most common Quedius species in wet woodland habitats across Europe.
Did You Know?
The mirror-smooth pronotum of this beetle repels water so effectively that it can move through waterlogged habitats without getting wet.
Princely Flower Beetle
A large and robust flower beetle with deep metallic green coloration and pale yellow markings. Males have a small horn on the clypeus. It is one of the larger Stephanorrhina species.
Did You Know?
The larvae produce a distinctive squeaking sound when disturbed, created by rubbing body segments together.