Red-legged Rove Beetle vs Bog Jet Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-legged Rove Beetle | Bog Jet Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lathrobium brunnipes | Stenus juno |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Siberia | Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Northern 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.
Bog Jet Beetle
One of the largest Stenus species, with a shiny black body and the characteristic bulging eyes of its genus. It frequents boggy and waterlogged habitats where it hunts among Sphagnum moss.
Did You Know?
This species can survive temporary submersion by trapping a plastron of air against its body using specialized hydrophobic hairs.