Latrine Fly vs Fen Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Latrine Fly | Fen Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fannia scalaris | Stenus providus |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Fanniidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 3.5-4.5 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Scavengers | Predators |
| Regions | Worldwide | Northern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Latrine Fly
A small fly that breeds in excrement and decaying organic matter in latrines and drains. It can cause urogenital myiasis when larvae enter the urinary tract.
Did You Know?
Its flattened, spiny larvae are among the few fly species documented to cause urinary myiasis in humans.
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.