Stinking Rove Beetle vs Pink-Spotted Lady Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stinking Rove Beetle | Pink-Spotted Lady Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ocypus nero | Coleomegilla maculata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 16-25 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Europe, Mediterranean | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Stinking Rove Beetle
A jet-black rove beetle with finely punctured elytra and a broad head. It emits a foul-smelling secretion when disturbed.
Did You Know?
Its defensive odour is produced by abdominal glands and is potent enough to deter birds and small mammals.
Pink-Spotted Lady Beetle
An oblong, pink-red ladybird with twelve black spots found across North America. It is unusual among ladybirds because it also eats pollen and fungal spores.
Did You Know?
Up to 50% of its diet can be plant pollen, making it one of the most omnivorous ladybird species known.