Fen Rove Beetle vs Elderberry Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fen Rove Beetle | Elderberry Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenus providus | Desmocerus palliatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 3.5-4.5 mm | 18-26 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Northern Europe | Eastern North America from Quebec to Florida |
| 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.
Elderberry Borer
A striking longhorn beetle with cobalt blue wing covers and a bright yellow-orange base. Its larvae develop inside the stems and roots of living elderberry shrubs.
Did You Know?
Its vivid blue and yellow coloring is thought to mimic toxic net-winged beetles for protection from predators.