Speonomus Cave Beetle vs Wrinkled Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Speonomus Cave Beetle | Wrinkled Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Speonomus pyrenaeus | Oxytelus rugosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Leiodidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | France, Spain | Europe, Asia, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Speonomus Cave Beetle
A small cave beetle from the Pyrenees known for its extreme cave adaptations. It has vestigial eyes and elongated sensory structures.
Did You Know?
The genus Speonomus contains over 100 cave-adapted species in the Pyrenees alone.
Wrinkled Rove Beetle
A small, flattened rove beetle with a heavily sculptured pronotum bearing deep longitudinal furrows. It is one of the most common dung-inhabiting staphylinids across the Palearctic region.
Did You Know?
This beetle is among the first colonizers of fresh dung pats, arriving within minutes of deposition to prey on fly eggs.