Splendid Rove Beetle vs Woolly Hackberry Aphid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Splendid Rove Beetle | Woolly Hackberry Aphid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philonthus splendens | Shivaphis celti |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Aphididae |
| Size | 11-14 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | East Asia, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Woolly Hackberry Aphid
A waxy-white social aphid that feeds on hackberry trees and is notable for its cooperative colony defense. Large groups coordinate to kick and push predators off leaf surfaces.
Did You Know?
They produce copious white waxy filaments that can accumulate like snow under heavily infested hackberry trees.