Cardinal Beetle vs Red-Spotted Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cardinal Beetle | Red-Spotted Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrochroa coccinea | Staphylinus dimidiaticornis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pyrochroidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 14-18mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cardinal Beetle
A striking flat beetle with a bright scarlet body and large black eyes. Larvae are predators under bark.
Did You Know?
Named for its bright cardinal-red color that matches the robes of Roman Catholic cardinals.
Red-Spotted Rove Beetle
A large, dark rove beetle with bicolored antennae and red-tinged wing cases. It hunts actively in leaf litter at dusk.
Did You Know?
Its bicolored antennae—dark at the base and pale at the tip—help distinguish it from similar large rove beetles.