Stenus Jet Rove Beetle vs Austrophasma caledonense
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stenus Jet Rove Beetle | Austrophasma caledonense |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenus bimaculatus | Austrophasma caledonense |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mantophasmatodea |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Austrophasmatidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Stenus Jet Rove Beetle
A small rove beetle with bulging eyes and an extensible sticky labium used to capture springtails. It can skim across water using a surfactant secretion.
Did You Know?
It secretes a chemical that lowers surface tension behind it, propelling it across water at remarkable speed.
Austrophasma caledonense
A heelwalker from the Caledon district of South Africa. Females are larger than males and deposit eggs in sandy soil where they overwinter.
Did You Know?
The first living specimens were found after scientists matched an amber fossil to mysterious museum specimens from Namibia.