Two-spotted Stink Bug vs Coastal Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-spotted Stink Bug | Coastal Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Perillus bioculatus | Cafius xantholoma |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Atlantic coasts of Europe and North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Two-spotted Stink Bug
A colorful predatory stink bug with bold red or orange and black markings. It is particularly valued for its appetite for Colorado potato beetle larvae. The color pattern is variable but always includes two dark spots on the pronotum.
Did You Know?
It can consume up to 100 Colorado potato beetle eggs per day, making it one of the most effective natural predators of this major crop pest.
Coastal Rove Beetle
A medium-sized rove beetle with yellowish elytral margins, highly adapted to life on seashores. It lives under seaweed wrack on beaches where it preys on kelp fly larvae.
Did You Know?
This beetle can survive temporary submersion in seawater during high tides by trapping an air bubble under its elytra.