Tropical Rove Beetle vs Scalloped Hook-tip
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tropical Rove Beetle | Scalloped Hook-tip |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erichsonius cinerascens | Falcaria lacertinaria |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Drepanidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 30-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Europe, temperate Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tropical Rove Beetle
A small, greyish rove beetle found in marshy habitats and pond margins. It is a useful bioindicator of wetland health.
Did You Know?
This beetle can walk on water surfaces using hydrophobic hairs on its tarsi to hunt for aquatic springtails.
Scalloped Hook-tip
A small moth with strongly curved wingtips and scalloped wing margins that rests resembling a dead leaf. Its mottled brown and grey colouring completes the disguise.
Did You Know?
The hooked wing tips are unique among moth families and give the Drepanidae their alternative name, hook-tips.