Shiny Lined Rove Beetle vs Emerald Cuckoo Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Shiny Lined Rove Beetle | Emerald Cuckoo Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xantholinus longiventris | Stilbum cyanurum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Chrysididae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia, introduced to North America | Africa, Southern Asia, Australia, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Shiny Lined Rove Beetle
A distinctively elongate rove beetle with a shiny black head and pronotum, and reddish-brown elytra. It hunts in narrow spaces and is commonly found in synanthropic habitats.
Did You Know?
The disproportionately large mandibles of this beetle, relative to its narrow head, allow it to subdue prey in tight spaces where it has a significant advantage.
Emerald Cuckoo Wasp
One of the largest and most spectacular cuckoo wasps with a vivid metallic green and blue body. It parasitizes mud dauber wasp nests across the Old World tropics.
Did You Know?
It is the largest cuckoo wasp in the world and its metallic colors can shift from green to blue depending on the viewing angle.