Stenus Jet Rove Beetle vs Pandora Sphinx Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stenus Jet Rove Beetle | Pandora Sphinx Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenus bimaculatus | Eumorpha pandorus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 82-115 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Orchards |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Pandora Sphinx Moth
A large sphinx moth with olive-green forewings marked with darker patches and pink hindwings. Its caterpillar has a large eyespot that makes it resemble a small snake.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar can retract its head into its thorax to inflate the eyespot and look more threatening.