Red-legged Rove Beetle vs Australian Emerald
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-legged Rove Beetle | Australian Emerald |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lathrobium brunnipes | Hemicordulia australiae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Corduliidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | Body 4-5 cm; wingspan 6-7 cm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Siberia | Australia, New Zealand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red-legged Rove Beetle
A slender, elongate paederine rove beetle with brown legs and a parallel-sided body. It is a soil-dwelling predator common in wet habitats across much of Europe.
Did You Know?
Several Lathrobium species have extremely restricted ranges, with some known from single cave systems or mountaintops, making the genus important for conservation biology.
Australian Emerald
A metallic green-eyed dragonfly common near ponds and slow streams across Australia. It hovers sentrylike over water, earning its alternate name of Sentry Dragonfly.
Did You Know?
It is sometimes called the Sentry Dragonfly because it hovers motionless over water for extended periods.