Yellow False Blister Beetle vs Common Red Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow False Blister Beetle | Common Red Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oedemera flavipes | Staphylinus erythropterus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Oedemeridae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow False Blister Beetle
A slender yellowish-brown oedemerid beetle found across Europe. It is a frequent visitor to umbelliferous flowers in late spring.
Did You Know?
Like all oedemerids, its larvae contain trace amounts of cantharidin, a potent blistering agent.
Common Red Rove Beetle
A large rove beetle with reddish-brown elytra and a velvety black body. It is a fast-running predator found in forests.
Did You Know?
Despite having very short elytra, it can unfold full-sized hindwings and is a capable flier.