Meadow Quedius vs Subarctic Crane Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Meadow Quedius | Subarctic Crane Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Quedius curtipennis | Prionocera turcica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Tipulidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 12-18 mm body length |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Meadow Quedius
A common rove beetle of grasslands and meadows with shortened wing cases exposing the flexible abdomen. Found in grass tussocks and at the base of vegetation.
Did You Know?
Despite having short wing cases, it can still fly by unfolding long membranous hindwings stored beneath them.
Subarctic Crane Fly
A medium-sized crane fly with distinctive patterned wings and long, slender legs. Larvae develop in wet peatland soils. Adults are poor fliers and often rest on low vegetation in sheltered spots.
Did You Know?
The larvae of this crane fly can survive in waterlogged, low-oxygen peat soil by breathing through specialized anal papillae.