Graceful Winter Stonefly vs Blue Paederine Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Graceful Winter Stonefly | Blue Paederine Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Capnia gracilaria | Paederus balcanicus |
| Order | Plecoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Capniidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Balkans, Turkey, Middle East |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Graceful Winter Stonefly
A minute stonefly of cold North American headwater streams emerging in winter. Females are often short-winged or wingless.
Did You Know?
Females sacrifice flight ability for greater egg production by reducing or eliminating their wings.
Blue Paederine Rove Beetle
A colorful Paederus rove beetle with metallic blue elytra and an orange thorax, found in southeastern Europe. Like all Paederus, it contains the blistering agent pederin in its body fluids.
Did You Know?
In Turkey and the Middle East, outbreaks of this species near villages can cause hundreds of dermatitis cases in a single season.