Fen Rove Beetle vs Predatory Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fen Rove Beetle | Predatory Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenus providus | Clonia melanoptera |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 3.5-4.5 mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Northern Europe | Africa |
| 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.
Predatory Katydid
A large predatory katydid with powerful spiny forelegs for catching insects.
Did You Know?
Its spiny forelegs form a basket trap similar to those of praying mantises.