Stenus Jet Rove Beetle vs Shining Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stenus Jet Rove Beetle | Shining Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenus bimaculatus | Quedius fuliginosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 9-15 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Northern Asia |
| 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.
Shining Rove Beetle
A sleek, shiny dark brown rove beetle with a smooth, mirror-like pronotum. It is one of the most common Quedius species in wet woodland habitats across Europe.
Did You Know?
The mirror-smooth pronotum of this beetle repels water so effectively that it can move through waterlogged habitats without getting wet.