Arctic Rove Beetle vs African Paper Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Rove Beetle | African Paper Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Quedius boops | Belonogaster juncea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Iceland, northern Russia, Scotland, Arctic Canada | Southern Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Arctic Rove Beetle
A medium-sized rove beetle with a sleek black body and short elytra. It has large eyes for hunting in dim conditions. Found under stones and in moss on Arctic tundra where it preys on other invertebrates.
Did You Know?
This beetle produces defensive chemical secretions from abdominal glands that deter would-be predators.
African Paper Wasp
A slender reddish-brown social wasp that builds small open paper nests under eaves and branches. It preys on caterpillars to feed its larvae.
Did You Know?
They are considered beneficial by gardeners because a single colony can destroy hundreds of caterpillar pests per week.