Splendid Rove Beetle vs Red-spotted Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Splendid Rove Beetle | Red-spotted Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philonthus splendens | Castiarina erythroptera |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 11-14 mm | 10-16 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Splendid Rove Beetle
A large, shiny black rove beetle associated with mammal dung. Found across European pasturelands. An effective predator of dung fly larvae.
Did You Know?
One of the largest European Philonthus species, making it a dominant predator within dung communities.
Red-spotted Jewel Beetle
A strikingly beautiful jewel beetle with bright red elytra spotted with dark markings. It is commonly found visiting wildflowers in heathland and open woodland habitats during spring and summer.
Did You Know?
Castiarina jewel beetles are important pollinators of native Australian wildflowers, visiting hundreds of flower species.