Shiny Lined Rove Beetle vs Large Stonefly

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Shiny Lined Rove Beetle Large Stonefly
Scientific Name Xantholinus longiventris Perla bipunctata
Order Coleoptera Plecoptera
Family Staphylinidae Perlidae
Size 6-8 mm 20-30 mm
Habitat Underground Rivers & Streams
Diet Predators Predators
Regions Europe, Western Asia, introduced to North America Europe
Conservation Least Concern Near Threatened

Shiny Lined Rove Beetle

A distinctively elongate rove beetle with a shiny black head and pronotum, and reddish-brown elytra. It hunts in narrow spaces and is commonly found in synanthropic habitats.

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Did You Know?

The disproportionately large mandibles of this beetle, relative to its narrow head, allow it to subdue prey in tight spaces where it has a significant advantage.

Large Stonefly

One of the largest European stoneflies with a distinctive pair of pale spots on its head. Its predatory nymphs live among stones in fast-flowing rivers.

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Did You Know?

Large stonefly nymphs require three years to complete development, making them particularly vulnerable to long-term changes in water quality.