Beaded Lacewing vs Mole-nest Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Beaded Lacewing | Mole-nest Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lomamyia latipennis | Quedius mesomelinus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Berothidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Western Asia, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Beaded Lacewing
A small lacewing whose larvae live inside termite nests and prey on the termite workers. Adults have distinctive beaded wing venation.
Did You Know?
Beaded lacewing larvae immobilize termites by releasing a toxic gas from their abdomen before consuming them.
Mole-nest Rove Beetle
A medium-sized, dark rove beetle commonly found in caves, cellars, and the nests of burrowing mammals. It is one of the most troglophilic rove beetles in the Palearctic region.
Did You Know?
This beetle is one of the most commonly recorded beetle species in European caves, thriving in the perpetual darkness.