Golden-tabbed Robber Fly vs Golden Net Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden-tabbed Robber Fly | Golden Net Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Choerades marginatus | Carabus auratus festivus |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 15-22mm | 20-26 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Southwestern France |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Golden-tabbed Robber Fly
A large bristly brown robber fly with golden hair tufts that ambushes prey from sunny perches on logs.
Did You Know?
Sits motionless on sun-warmed logs waiting for insects to fly past, then launches with explosive speed to intercept.
Golden Net Ground Beetle
A subspecies of the golden ground beetle with particularly vivid metallic green and gold coloring and prominent elytral ridges. It is found in southwestern France.
Did You Know?
French wine growers have long recognized this beetle as a guardian of their vineyards, where it patrols between vine rows devouring slugs that damage grapes.