Shore Rove Beetle vs Ant Nest Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Shore Rove Beetle | Ant Nest Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philonthus quisquiliarius | Paussus favieri |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 5-8mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Detritivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Shore Rove Beetle
A small metallic greenish rove beetle found along pond and river margins in marshy habitats. Hunts small invertebrates in wet leaf litter and debris.
Did You Know?
The metallic green sheen is unusual among European Philonthus species, most of which are plain black.
Ant Nest Beetle
A bizarre reddish-brown beetle with swollen club-shaped antennae that lives inside ant nests. It mimics ant chemical signals to avoid detection.
Did You Know?
It secretes chemicals from its antennae that drug the ants into a stupor allowing it to freely eat their brood.