Stink Bug Tachinid vs African Predator Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stink Bug Tachinid | African Predator Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichopoda pennipes | Philonthus longicornis |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasites | Predators |
| Regions | North America, South America | Cosmopolitan: all continents except Antarctica |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Stink Bug Tachinid
A distinctive parasitic fly with a flattened orange abdomen and feathery legs. It attacks stink bugs and squash bugs in agricultural settings.
Did You Know?
Its fringed hind legs are thought to mimic bee pollen baskets, confusing predators.
African Predator Rove Beetle
A medium-sized, cosmopolitan rove beetle with notably long antennae relative to its body size. It is commonly found in disturbed urban and agricultural habitats worldwide.
Did You Know?
This species has traveled the world with human commerce and is now one of the most widely distributed beetles on Earth.