Toe-winged Beetle vs Blue Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Toe-winged Beetle | Blue Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilodactyla exotica | Paederus fuscipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Ptilodactylidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 5-10 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America | South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Toe-winged Beetle
A soft-bodied beetle whose larvae are aquatic and breathe through anal gills.
Did You Know?
Adults are attracted to lights at night while larvae remain fully aquatic.
Blue Rove Beetle
A small, slender beetle with metallic blue elytra and an orange abdomen. It is an important biological control agent in rice paddies.
Did You Know?
Outbreaks of skin dermatitis called 'Paederus dermatitis' occur when people unknowingly crush these beetles on their skin.