Red and Black Rove Beetle vs North American Eosentomid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red and Black Rove Beetle | North American Eosentomid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paederus riparius | Eosentomon vermiforme |
| Order | Coleoptera | Protura |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Eosentomidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 0.8-1.4 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | North America |
| 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.
North American Eosentomid
A worm-like proturan found in forest soils of eastern North America. It has a slender elongate body and no trace of eyes.
Did You Know?
Its species name vermiforme means worm-shaped, reflecting the extremely elongate body plan shared by all proturans.