Ozark Stiletto Fly vs Mole-nest Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ozark Stiletto Fly | Mole-nest Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thereva frontalis | Quedius mesomelinus |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Therevidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Western Asia, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ozark Stiletto Fly
A medium-sized stiletto fly with a grayish body covered in fine pale hairs and clear wings. It is commonly found resting on sunlit surfaces in open woodlands.
Did You Know?
The larvae have a unique ability to move rapidly through loose sand using undulating body movements.
Mole-nest Rove Beetle
A medium-sized, dark rove beetle commonly found in caves, cellars, and the nests of burrowing mammals. It is one of the most troglophilic rove beetles in the Palearctic region.
Did You Know?
This beetle is one of the most commonly recorded beetle species in European caves, thriving in the perpetual darkness.