Tiger Crane Fly vs Bog Jet Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tiger Crane Fly | Bog Jet Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nephrotoma flavescens | Stenus juno |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tipulidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 13-18 mm body length | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tiger Crane Fly
A striking yellow crane fly with bold black stripes on the thorax. Adults are commonly found basking on sunny foliage in summer.
Did You Know?
Its bold yellow and black thoracic stripes make it the most colorful European crane fly.
Bog Jet Beetle
One of the largest Stenus species, with a shiny black body and the characteristic bulging eyes of its genus. It frequents boggy and waterlogged habitats where it hunts among Sphagnum moss.
Did You Know?
This species can survive temporary submersion by trapping a plastron of air against its body using specialized hydrophobic hairs.