Spanish Fly Beetle vs Sloane's Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spanish Fly Beetle | Sloane's Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Berberomeloe majalis | Pseudotetracha sloaneae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Meloidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 30-70mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
Spanish Fly Beetle
A huge wingless blister beetle with a massively swollen red and black banded abdomen. The largest European meloid.
Did You Know?
One of the largest beetle species in Europe with a body so heavy it resembles a fat caterpillar more than a beetle.
Sloane's Tiger Beetle
A rare nocturnal tiger beetle endemic to inland salt lakes of southern Australia. It has unusually large eyes and long legs adapted for hunting on saline lake shores at night.
Did You Know?
Pseudotetracha tiger beetles are exclusively Australian and represent some of the most ancient lineages of tiger beetles.