Sardinian Rosalia Longhorn vs Stenus Jet Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sardinian Rosalia Longhorn | Stenus Jet Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rosalia alpina ssp. | Stenus bimaculatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Sardinia, Corsica, Mediterranean | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Sardinian Rosalia Longhorn
A stunning blue-gray longhorn beetle with black spots found in old beech forests. Mediterranean island populations are genetically distinct.
Did You Know?
Adults produce a rose-scented pheromone, giving the genus its name Rosalia.
Stenus Jet Rove Beetle
A small rove beetle with bulging eyes and an extensible sticky labium used to capture springtails. It can skim across water using a surfactant secretion.
Did You Know?
It secretes a chemical that lowers surface tension behind it, propelling it across water at remarkable speed.