Two-spotted Jet Beetle vs Cobalt Blue Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-spotted Jet Beetle | Cobalt Blue Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenus bipunctatus | Pseudomyagrus waterhousei |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Two-spotted Jet Beetle
A small black rove beetle with two distinctive reddish spots on its elytra and greatly enlarged compound eyes. It is an ambush predator that strikes with incredible speed using its projectile mouthparts.
Did You Know?
Its labium can extend to nearly the length of its body in just 3 milliseconds, making it one of the fastest predatory strikes in the insect world.
Cobalt Blue Longhorn
A vivid metallic blue longhorn beetle native to Australia. It breeds in the wood of wattle trees.
Did You Know?
Its intense blue color makes it highly prized among insect collectors.