Blue Paederine Rove Beetle vs Shoreline Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Paederine Rove Beetle | Shoreline Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paederus balcanicus | Bledius spectabilis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Balkans, Turkey, Middle East | Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blue Paederine Rove Beetle
A colorful Paederus rove beetle with metallic blue elytra and an orange thorax, found in southeastern Europe. Like all Paederus, it contains the blistering agent pederin in its body fluids.
Did You Know?
In Turkey and the Middle East, outbreaks of this species near villages can cause hundreds of dermatitis cases in a single season.
Shoreline Rove Beetle
A burrowing rove beetle that constructs vertical tunnels in salt marsh mud. It feeds on algae scraped from wet sediment surfaces.
Did You Know?
Mothers guard their eggs and larvae inside burrows, one of the few examples of parental care in rove beetles.