Fen Rove Beetle vs Spider-hunting Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fen Rove Beetle | Spider-hunting Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenus providus | Anoplius nigerrimus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Pompilidae |
| Size | 3.5-4.5 mm | 12-18mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| 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.
Spider-hunting Wasp
A large all-black spider-hunting wasp that drags paralyzed wolf spiders back to its burrow.
Did You Know?
Paralyzes a wolf spider with a precise sting to the nerve ganglion then drags it backwards to its burrow.