Tricolored Fungus Rove Beetle vs Minotaur Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tricolored Fungus Rove Beetle | Minotaur Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lordithon trinotatus | Typhaeus typhoeus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Geotrupidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Siberia | Western Europe |
| 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.
Minotaur Beetle
A robust, black beetle where males sport three forward-pointing horns on the thorax. It buries rabbit dung in deep underground tunnels.
Did You Know?
Males dig tunnels up to 1.5 meters deep to provision underground brood chambers with dung.