Tricolored Fungus Rove Beetle vs Chrysomeline Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tricolored Fungus Rove Beetle | Chrysomeline Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lordithon trinotatus | Tachyporus chrysomelinus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Siberia | Europe, Central Asia, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tricolored Fungus Rove Beetle
A small, attractively patterned rove beetle with three dark spots on yellowish elytra, found exclusively on fungi. It is a specialist predator within the micro-ecosystem of decaying mushrooms.
Did You Know?
This beetle can detect the volatile chemicals produced by decomposing fungi from over 100 meters away.
Chrysomeline Rove Beetle
A small, elegantly shaped rove beetle with a distinctly pointed abdomen and yellowish-brown coloration. It is one of the first active predatory beetles to appear in spring in temperate regions.
Did You Know?
This species can produce two to three generations per year, allowing it to maintain high population densities throughout the growing season.