Stenus Jet Rove Beetle vs Northern Snow Scorpionfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stenus Jet Rove Beetle | Northern Snow Scorpionfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenus bimaculatus | Boreus westwoodi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mecoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Boreidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Northern Snow Scorpionfly
A small, dark, flightless scorpionfly that appears on snow in late autumn and early winter. It is glossy black-brown with elongated mouthparts for feeding on mosses. Females have a prominent pointed ovipositor.
Did You Know?
Despite being wingless, this insect can jump short distances using its powerful hind legs to move quickly across snow.