Rain Beetle Hunter vs Stenus Jet Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rain Beetle Hunter | Stenus Jet Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calosoma cancellatum | Stenus bimaculatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, from Canada to Mexico | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rain Beetle Hunter
A medium to large caterpillar hunter with dark elytra marked by rows of rectangular pits giving a grid-like appearance. It is one of the most common Calosoma species across North American prairies.
Did You Know?
It emerges in massive numbers after rain events on the Great Plains, earning the nickname rain beetle, and can be found running across roads in huge aggregations.
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.