Shiny Lined Rove Beetle vs Water-lily Reed Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Shiny Lined Rove Beetle | Water-lily Reed Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xantholinus longiventris | Donacia simplex |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia, introduced to North America | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
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.
Water-lily Reed Beetle
A metallic coppery-bronze aquatic beetle with longitudinal ridges on the elytra. Adults sit on floating leaves of pondweeds and bur-reeds in still or slow-flowing water.
Did You Know?
Larvae construct a silken cocoon underwater attached to plant roots, filling it with air obtained from the plant's tissues for pupation.