Seychelles Cascader vs Spotted Brown Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Seychelles Cascader | Spotted Brown Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zygonyx hookeri | Staphylinus fossor |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 5-6.5 cm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Seychelles | Europe, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Seychelles Cascader
A large dragonfly endemic to the Seychelles that breeds in fast-flowing streams and waterfalls. Adults hawk insects over cascading water.
Did You Know?
It is one of only two dragonfly species found exclusively in the Seychelles archipelago.
Spotted Brown Rove Beetle
A large, robust rove beetle with a brown body covered in patches of golden and dark setae. It is a ground-dwelling predator found in grasslands and forest edges across the Palearctic.
Did You Know?
This beetle's powerful mandibles can crush snail shells, giving it access to a food source unavailable to most other rove beetles.