Canary Islands Ground Beetle vs Pyrenean Snow Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Canary Islands Ground Beetle | Pyrenean Snow Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calathus amplius | Chionea belgica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Limoniidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 3-4 mm body length |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Canary Islands | Western Europe, Pyrenees, Belgium |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Data Deficient |
Canary Islands Ground Beetle
A flightless ground beetle endemic to the Canary Islands. It lives under stones and in leaf litter in highland areas.
Did You Know?
The Canary Islands harbor over 30 endemic Calathus species that evolved from a single colonization event.
Pyrenean Snow Fly
A rare wingless crane fly found on snow in the mountains of western Europe. It is smaller and darker than related snow fly species.
Did You Know?
It was first described from specimens collected in Belgium, giving it its name.