Long-Palped Crane Fly vs New Zealand Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-Palped Crane Fly | New Zealand Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dicranota bimaculata | Quedius antipodus |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pediciidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | New Zealand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Long-Palped Crane Fly
A short-bodied crane fly whose predatory larvae inhabit gravel beds of clean streams. Larvae are active hunters among cobble interstices.
Did You Know?
Unlike most crane fly larvae, this species is an active predator rather than a detritivore.
New Zealand Rove Beetle
A medium-sized, shiny dark rove beetle native to New Zealand's native forests. It is one of the most commonly encountered staphylinids in New Zealand's distinctive southern beech forests.
Did You Know?
New Zealand's rove beetle fauna evolved in isolation for 80 million years, producing many endemic species found nowhere else on Earth.