Wrinkled Rove Beetle vs Dung Roller Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wrinkled Rove Beetle | Dung Roller Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oxytelus rugosus | Kheper nigroaeneus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Grasslands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, introduced to North America | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Wrinkled Rove Beetle
A small, flattened rove beetle with a heavily sculptured pronotum bearing deep longitudinal furrows. It is one of the most common dung-inhabiting staphylinids across the Palearctic region.
Did You Know?
This beetle is among the first colonizers of fresh dung pats, arriving within minutes of deposition to prey on fly eggs.
Dung Roller Beetle
A large dung beetle that navigates using the Milky Way to roll balls in straight lines.
Did You Know?
It was the first animal proven to use the Milky Way for orientation.