Raspberry Beetle vs Lined Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Raspberry Beetle | Lined Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Byturus tomentosus | Tachinus signatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Byturidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 3-4mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Japan, Eastern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Raspberry Beetle
A small brownish-gold beetle whose larvae are the small white grubs found inside raspberries and blackberries.
Did You Know?
The small cream-colored grub found inside a raspberry you were about to eat is almost certainly this species.
Lined Rove Beetle
A medium-sized rove beetle with distinctly patterned elytra bearing lighter margins. It is commonly found in fungal habitats and dung across much of the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
Males of this species have modified abdominal segments that function as clasping organs during mating.