Shore Rove Beetle vs Thomson's Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Shore Rove Beetle | Thomson's Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philonthus quisquiliarius | Batocera thomsonii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 38-60 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Philippines |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Thomson's Longhorn
A large and robust cerambycid from the Philippines with chocolate-brown elytra marked by irregular cream-colored patches. It is named after the 19th-century entomologist James Thomson. Larvae develop in breadfruit and mahogany trunks.
Did You Know?
Pupation occurs in a chamber lined with wood shavings that the larva compacts into smooth walls.