Tropical Toed-Winged Beetle vs Sculpted Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tropical Toed-Winged Beetle | Sculpted Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anchytarsus bicolor | Anotylus sculpturatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Ptilodactylidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Gardens |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Europe, Western Asia, introduced globally |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Tropical Toed-Winged Beetle
A two-toned brown ptilodactylid beetle found in Central and South American cloud forests. Its larvae are riparian and develop in saturated leaf litter.
Did You Know?
Its aquatic larvae breathe through retractable abdominal gills that can be withdrawn into the body cavity.
Sculpted Rove Beetle
A small, stout oxytelline rove beetle with deeply sculptured integument and a distinctively broad, flat body. It is a very common species in agricultural and garden compost across Europe.
Did You Know?
Enormous swarms of this beetle sometimes emerge from compost heaps and can be seen flying in dense clouds at dusk.