Shiny Lined Rove Beetle vs Femoralis Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Shiny Lined Rove Beetle | Femoralis Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xantholinus longiventris | Pachylomerus femoralis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 40-60 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia, introduced to North America | Southern Africa, East Africa |
| 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.
Femoralis Dung Beetle
The largest African roller dung beetle, with a stout black body and massively thickened hind femora. It can roll dung balls several times its own weight across rough terrain. The enlarged legs give it exceptional leverage for ball rolling.
Did You Know?
Its hind femora are so thick and muscular that early entomologists initially thought the species was deformed.