Southern Rove Beetle vs Australian Dobsonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Rove Beetle | Australian Dobsonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philonthus spinipes | Archichauliodes diversus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Megaloptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Corydalidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 50-75 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Mediterranean Europe, North Africa | Australia, New Zealand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Southern Rove Beetle
A shiny, black rove beetle with distinctive spiny hind tibiae. It is a fast-running predator commonly found under stones and debris in drier, warmer habitats of southern Europe.
Did You Know?
The spiny tibiae that give this species its name are used as weapons in combat with rival males over territory and mates.
Australian Dobsonfly
A large, dark dobsonfly found in clean streams across southeastern Australia. Larvae are important predators in cool forest streams.
Did You Know?
It is found on both sides of the Tasman Sea, occurring in both Australia and New Zealand.