Amazonian Net-Winged Beetle vs Belkin's Dune Tabanid Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Amazonian Net-Winged Beetle | Belkin's Dune Tabanid Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteron brasiliense | Brennania belkini |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Lycidae | Tabanidae |
| Size | 10-20 mm | 1-1.5 cm |
| Habitat | Underground | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay | United States |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Endangered |
Amazonian Net-Winged Beetle
A soft-bodied beetle with broad, fan-shaped elytra featuring a net-like venation pattern. Its bright orange and black coloring warns predators of toxicity.
Did You Know?
Multiple harmless beetle species mimic its warning coloration, forming a large Mullerian mimicry ring in the forest.
Belkin's Dune Tabanid Fly
A rare horse fly known only from the El Segundo sand dunes in Los Angeles County. Larvae develop in the sand and adults are seldom encountered.
Did You Know?
Most of the El Segundo dunes were destroyed to build Los Angeles International Airport.