Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle vs Red Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle | Red Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela sexguttata | Platydracus maculosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern United States and southeastern Canada | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
A brilliant metallic green beetle with six white spots on its elytra. It is an agile predator commonly seen on forest paths in spring.
Did You Know?
It runs so fast while chasing prey that it temporarily goes blind and must stop to re-locate its target.
Red Rove Beetle
A large, brightly marked rove beetle with reddish elytra spotted with dark markings and a densely pubescent thorax. It is one of the most colorful North American staphylinids.
Did You Know?
This beetle can produce audible stridulatory sounds by rubbing specialized structures on its abdomen against the underside of the elytra.