Fen Rove Beetle vs Striped Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fen Rove Beetle | Striped Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenus providus | Phyllotreta striolata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 3.5-4.5 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Northern Europe | North America, Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Striped Flea Beetle
A tiny jumping beetle that riddles cruciferous crop leaves with small round holes. Adults overwinter in soil and leaf litter near fields.
Did You Know?
Flea beetles can jump up to 100 times their own body length when disturbed.