Shore Rove Beetle vs Pink-Spotted Lady Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Shore Rove Beetle | Pink-Spotted Lady Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philonthus quisquiliarius | Coleomegilla maculata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Detritivores | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Shore Rove Beetle
A small metallic greenish rove beetle found along pond and river margins in marshy habitats. Hunts small invertebrates in wet leaf litter and debris.
Did You Know?
The metallic green sheen is unusual among European Philonthus species, most of which are plain black.
Pink-Spotted Lady Beetle
An oblong, pink-red ladybird with twelve black spots found across North America. It is unusual among ladybirds because it also eats pollen and fungal spores.
Did You Know?
Up to 50% of its diet can be plant pollen, making it one of the most omnivorous ladybird species known.