Iris Flea Beetle vs Shoreline Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Iris Flea Beetle | Shoreline Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphthona nonstriata | Bledius spectabilis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Iris Flea Beetle
A small blue-green flea beetle associated with yellow iris in wetland habitats. Larvae feed on iris roots underwater. A specialized member of the wetland beetle community.
Did You Know?
Larvae can survive submerged among iris roots, extracting oxygen from the waterlogged plant tissue.
Shoreline Rove Beetle
A burrowing rove beetle that constructs vertical tunnels in salt marsh mud. It feeds on algae scraped from wet sediment surfaces.
Did You Know?
Mothers guard their eggs and larvae inside burrows, one of the few examples of parental care in rove beetles.