Fen Rove Beetle vs Common Clubtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fen Rove Beetle | Common Clubtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenus providus | Gomphus vulgatissimus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 3.5-4.5 mm | 50-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Northern Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fen Rove Beetle
A tiny rove beetle of wetland margins with exceptionally large eyes for a beetle its size. Uses a retractable sticky labial pad to catch springtails. Confined to fen habitats.
Did You Know?
Has proportionally the largest eyes of any British beetle relative to its body size.
Common Clubtail
A medium-sized dragonfly with a club-shaped abdomen tip and distinctive yellow and black markings. It emerges en masse from rivers in late spring.
Did You Know?
Unlike most dragonflies, clubtails frequently perch on the ground or on flat surfaces rather than hanging from vegetation.