Red and Black Rove Beetle vs Claassenia Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red and Black Rove Beetle | Claassenia Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paederus riparius | Claassenia sabulosa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Perlidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Western North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Claassenia Stonefly
A large predatory stonefly with a mottled yellow and brown pattern. The nymphs are active nocturnal hunters that roam the stream bed seeking prey.
Did You Know?
Nymphs often crawl out of the water at night to hunt, making them vulnerable to bats and spiders.