Bog Jet Beetle vs Margined Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bog Jet Beetle | Margined Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenus juno | Hemerobius marginatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 8-12 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Northern Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bog Jet Beetle
One of the largest Stenus species, with a shiny black body and the characteristic bulging eyes of its genus. It frequents boggy and waterlogged habitats where it hunts among Sphagnum moss.
Did You Know?
This species can survive temporary submersion by trapping a plastron of air against its body using specialized hydrophobic hairs.
Margined Brown Lacewing
A European brown lacewing with darkened wing margins found in deciduous woodland. Common but often overlooked due to its small size.
Did You Know?
It is often found in old orchards where it helps suppress aphid populations on fruit trees.