Bee Killer Assassin Bug vs Pictured Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bee Killer Assassin Bug | Pictured Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apiomerus crassipes | Paederus littoralis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 7-10mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bee Killer Assassin Bug
An assassin bug that coats its legs with plant resin to capture bees visiting flowers.
Did You Know?
It applies sticky resin from plants to its forelegs like a trapping glue.
Pictured Rove Beetle
A slender black and orange rove beetle with short elytra exposing most of its abdomen. It contains the toxin pederin which causes severe skin blisters.
Did You Know?
Pederin produced by symbiotic bacteria in the beetle is more potent drop for drop than cobra venom but is only released when the beetle is crushed on skin.