Red and Black Rove Beetle vs Amazonian Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red and Black Rove Beetle | Amazonian Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paederus riparius | Agra sasquatch |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Peru, Ecuador |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Red and Black Rove Beetle
A small but notorious rove beetle with a red thorax and abdomen and blue-black elytra. Its hemolymph contains pederin, a potent blistering toxin.
Did You Know?
Crushing this beetle on skin causes painful blistering dermatitis known as Paederus dermatitis.
Amazonian Ground Beetle
A slender, elongated carabid beetle with an unusually hairy body for its genus. It was described from tropical lowland forests in the Amazon.
Did You Know?
It was named 'sasquatch' by the describing entomologist due to its exceptionally large, hairy feet compared to relatives.