Painted Reed Beetle vs Sexton Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Painted Reed Beetle | Sexton Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plateumaris sericea | Quedius dilatatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Woodlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Scavengers |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Painted Reed Beetle
A brilliantly metallic leaf beetle found on aquatic plants, varying from green to blue, copper, or purple. Larvae feed on submerged root systems.
Did You Know?
Larvae breathe underwater by tapping into the air channels of aquatic plant roots.
Sexton Rove Beetle
A broad, somewhat flattened rove beetle found in the nests of social wasps and in tree hollows containing decaying insect remains. Its expanded body shape is adapted for life in cavity habitats.
Did You Know?
This beetle waits for wasp colonies to die in autumn, then enters the abandoned nest to feast on the remaining dead wasps and their brood.