Spanish Fly Beetle vs Western Harvester Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spanish Fly Beetle | Western Harvester Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Berberomeloe majalis | Pogonomyrmex occidentalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Meloidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 30-70mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Western United States and southwestern Canada |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
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.
Western Harvester Ant
A large red ant that constructs conspicuous gravel-topped mound nests in western grasslands. It clears all vegetation from a wide circle around its nest entrance.
Did You Know?
Its sting is one of the most painful among North American ants and has been rated highly on the Schmidt pain index.