Shining Rove Beetle vs Common Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Shining Rove Beetle | Common Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Quedius fuliginosus | Embia major |
| Order | Coleoptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Embiidae |
| Size | 9-15 mm | 10.0-15.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Shining Rove Beetle
A sleek, shiny dark brown rove beetle with a smooth, mirror-like pronotum. It is one of the most common Quedius species in wet woodland habitats across Europe.
Did You Know?
The mirror-smooth pronotum of this beetle repels water so effectively that it can move through waterlogged habitats without getting wet.
Common Web Spinner
A dark brown web spinner that constructs silk galleries on tree bark and under stones. Males are winged while females are always wingless.
Did You Know?
Web spinners produce silk from glands in their enlarged front feet, the only insects to spin silk with their tarsi.