Snowfield Rove Beetle vs Cascades Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snowfield Rove Beetle | Cascades Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Geodromicus globulicollis | Doroneuria theodora |
| Order | Coleoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Perlidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 22-30 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Alps, Carpathians, Scandinavian mountains | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Snowfield Rove Beetle
A small, cold-adapted omaline rove beetle found at high elevations near snowfields and glacier margins. It is active on snow surfaces where it hunts wind-blown insects trapped on the ice.
Did You Know?
This beetle is active at temperatures near freezing and has antifreeze proteins in its blood that prevent ice crystal formation.
Cascades Stonefly
A large predatory stonefly endemic to Cascade Range streams. Nymphs inhabit cold boulder-strewn torrents at moderate elevations.
Did You Know?
Adults drum their abdomens on streamside surfaces to communicate with potential mates.