Meadow Quedius vs Stenus Jet Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Meadow Quedius | Stenus Jet Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Quedius curtipennis | Stenus bimaculatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Meadow Quedius
A common rove beetle of grasslands and meadows with shortened wing cases exposing the flexible abdomen. Found in grass tussocks and at the base of vegetation.
Did You Know?
Despite having short wing cases, it can still fly by unfolding long membranous hindwings stored beneath them.
Stenus Jet Rove Beetle
A small rove beetle with bulging eyes and an extensible sticky labium used to capture springtails. It can skim across water using a surfactant secretion.
Did You Know?
It secretes a chemical that lowers surface tension behind it, propelling it across water at remarkable speed.