Patterned Tumbling Flower Beetle vs Fen Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Patterned Tumbling Flower Beetle | Fen Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mordella fasciata | Stenus providus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Mordellidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 3.5-4.5 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Wetlands |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Northern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Patterned Tumbling Flower Beetle
A small black beetle with distinctive pale zigzag bands formed by pale pubescence on the elytra. It visits a wide range of flowers in European meadows.
Did You Know?
The genus Mordella contains over 500 described species, making it one of the most species-rich beetle genera.
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.