Red-legged Rove Beetle vs Banded Demoiselle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-legged Rove Beetle | Banded Demoiselle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lathrobium brunnipes | Calopteryx splendens |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 45-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Indoors | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Siberia | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Banded Demoiselle
A striking damselfly with metallic blue-green body and distinctive dark wing patches in males. It frequents slow-flowing rivers and streams across Europe.
Did You Know?
Males perform an elaborate fluttering courtship display flight, hovering in front of females to show off their iridescent wing patches.