Wrinkled Rove Beetle vs Mountain Shieldbug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wrinkled Rove Beetle | Mountain Shieldbug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oxytelus rugosus | Canthophorus impressus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Cydnidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, introduced to North America | Scandinavia, Scotland, northern Russia, alpine Europe |
| 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.
Mountain Shieldbug
A small, dark brown to black burrowing shieldbug found in Arctic and alpine habitats. It has a broadly oval body with a prominent scutellum. Adults live at the base of plants and in soil crevices.
Did You Know?
This shieldbug emits a strong defensive odor when disturbed, which is particularly pungent in cold Arctic air.