Splendid Rove Beetle vs Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Splendid Rove Beetle | Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philonthus splendens | Habroscelimorpha dorsalis dorsalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 11-14 mm | 1-1.4 cm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Splendid Rove Beetle
A large, shiny black rove beetle associated with mammal dung. Found across European pasturelands. An effective predator of dung fly larvae.
Did You Know?
One of the largest European Philonthus species, making it a dominant predator within dung communities.
Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle
A tiger beetle of Atlantic coast beaches from New England to Virginia. It nests in sandy beach habitat that is increasingly disturbed by human recreation.
Did You Know?
Beach-nesting tiger beetles time their larval emergence to avoid high tides and storm surges.