Splendid Rove Beetle vs Predatory Bush Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Splendid Rove Beetle | Predatory Bush Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philonthus splendens | Saga pedo |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 11-14 mm | 60-120mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
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.
Predatory Bush Cricket
The largest European bush-cricket reaching up to 12cm. It is a formidable predator of other insects. The entire known population is female, reproducing by parthenogenesis.
Did You Know?
No males have ever been found; all individuals are female and reproduce through parthenogenesis (cloning).