Red-legged Rove Beetle vs Wandering Percher
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-legged Rove Beetle | Wandering Percher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lathrobium brunnipes | Diplacodes bipunctata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | Body 2.5-3 cm; wingspan 4-5 cm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Siberia | Australia, Pacific Islands, Southeast 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.
Wandering Percher
A small dragonfly where males turn deep red with maturity while females remain yellow and brown. It is one of Australia's most abundant and adaptable dragonflies.
Did You Know?
It is often the first dragonfly to colonize newly created water bodies such as garden ponds.