Fen Rove Beetle vs Springbok Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fen Rove Beetle | Springbok Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenus providus | Miomantis caffra |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 3.5-4.5 mm | 30-50mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Northern Europe | Africa, Oceania |
| 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.
Springbok Mantis
A small bright green mantis native to southern Africa that has become invasive in New Zealand. Females are notorious for always cannibalizing males during mating. Males approach females with extreme caution.
Did You Know?
Female sexual cannibalism is nearly universal in this species, with males being eaten during mating over 60% of the time.