Pedilus Beetle vs Shiny Lined Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pedilus Beetle | Shiny Lined Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Notoxus monoceros | Xantholinus longiventris |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Anthicidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Underground |
| Diet | Detritivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pedilus Beetle
A small ant-like beetle with a distinctive forward-pointing horn on the thorax. Found on sandy ground and under debris. The horn function is unknown but may be used in combat.
Did You Know?
Males bear a prominent forward-pointing thoracic horn whose function remains a mystery to entomologists.
Shiny Lined Rove Beetle
A distinctively elongate rove beetle with a shiny black head and pronotum, and reddish-brown elytra. It hunts in narrow spaces and is commonly found in synanthropic habitats.
Did You Know?
The disproportionately large mandibles of this beetle, relative to its narrow head, allow it to subdue prey in tight spaces where it has a significant advantage.