Fen Rove Beetle vs Banded Pennant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fen Rove Beetle | Banded Pennant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenus providus | Celithemis fasciata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 3.5-4.5 mm | 35-40mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Northern Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fen Rove Beetle
A tiny rove beetle of wetland margins with exceptionally large eyes for a beetle its size. Uses a retractable sticky labial pad to catch springtails. Confined to fen habitats.
Did You Know?
Has proportionally the largest eyes of any British beetle relative to its body size.
Banded Pennant
A medium-sized dragonfly with bold dark bands across all four wings. Its body is dark with reddish markings. It perches prominently on the tips of twigs near water.
Did You Know?
It perches at the very tips of twigs, looking like a tiny flag waving in the wind.