Bee Chafer vs Australian Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bee Chafer | Australian Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichius rosaceus | Heterothops dissimilis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 9-13mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Forests |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Australia, Tasmania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bee Chafer
A furry bumblebee-mimicking flower beetle with yellow and black bands. Visits roses and other garden flowers.
Did You Know?
So convincingly mimics a bumblebee that many people refuse to pick it up, believing it will sting.
Australian Rove Beetle
A medium-sized, dark rove beetle found under bark and in leaf litter in Australian forests. It is part of the diverse but understudied Australasian staphylinid fauna.
Did You Know?
Australia's rove beetle fauna is estimated to contain thousands of undescribed species, making it one of the great frontiers of entomological discovery.