Polar Rove Beetle vs Brunner's Stick Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Polar Rove Beetle | Brunner's Stick Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Atheta graminicola | Brunneria borealis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Coptopterygidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 6-8 cm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Iceland, subarctic Canada | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Polar Rove Beetle
A tiny, elongate rove beetle with short wing covers and a flexible abdomen. It is dark brown to black and very agile. It lives among decaying vegetation and is a predator of mites and other small arthropods.
Did You Know?
Rove beetles like this species can raise their abdomens like scorpions to deter predators, though they have no stinger.
Brunner's Stick Mantis
A slender stick-like mantis found in the southeastern United States. It is remarkable because only females are known and it reproduces by parthenogenesis.
Did You Know?
No male of this species has ever been found; all individuals are female clones.