Rove Collection

In a Mundari cattle camp - South Sudan
Joxe Inazio Kuesta Garmendia

Rove and chafer beetles
Lampyris beetle, rove beetle, Staphylinus erythropterus 2, Staphylinus species 3, Ampedus sanguineus 4, Silpha pedemonta 5, Temnoscheila virescens 6, and rose chafer, Cetonia aurata 7

Ground beetle, scarab and cockchafer
Dytiscus bimaculatus 1, scarab 2, cockchafer, Melolontha melolontha 3, Cantharis beetle 4, Carabus sexpunciatus 5 and Omophron limbatum 6

Rove beetle, Velleius dilatatus (Serrated-horned staphylinus, Staphylinus concolor). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare

Source Size = 1912 x 2198
The Paris International Exhibition: Rove Dentelle Noire De Bayeux, France, 1867

Magnificent Salt Beetle (Bledius spectabilis) adult, burrowing in sand, Fleet Lagoon, Chesil Beach, Dorset, England, April

Termites in Dominican amber
Dominican amber containing termites, a flightless scuttle fly and a rove beetle. Specimen dates from the Lower Miocene about 20 million years old

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Amidst the bustling Mundari cattle camp in South Sudan, time stands still as Rove beetles, including Velleius dilatatus, engage in a symbiotic relationship with chafer beetles, feeding on their larvae. Ground beetles, scarabs, and cockchafers join the scene, creating a vibrant and intricate ecosystem. In contrast, the Magnificent Salt Beetle (Bledius spectabilis) burrows in the sand of Fleet Lagoon, Chesil Beach, Dorset, England, showcasing the diverse habitats of these fascinating creatures. Meanwhile, a glimpse into the ancient world reveals termites preserved in Dominican amber, offering a glimpse into the past and the enduring presence beetles throughout history. (Source Size = 1912 x 2198)