Large Tropical Rove Beetle vs Giant African Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Tropical Rove Beetle | Giant African Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hesperus rufipennis | Palpares speciosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 100-130 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa | Southern Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Tropical Rove Beetle
A large, impressive tropical rove beetle with red elytra and a black head and pronotum. It is one of the larger staphylinids in the African tropical forest fauna.
Did You Know?
This beetle can deliver a painful bite with its powerful mandibles if handled carelessly, one of the few rove beetles capable of breaking human skin.
Giant African Antlion
A massive African antlion with strikingly marked black-and-yellow wings. One of the largest neuropteran insects in the world.
Did You Know?
It is among the largest living neuropterans, with some individuals exceeding 13 cm in wingspan.