Downlooker Fly vs Agonum Marsh Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Downlooker Fly | Agonum Marsh Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhagio tringarius | Agonum marginatum |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Rhagionidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Downlooker Fly
A slender predatory fly with spotted wings that perches head-downward on vegetation waiting for prey.
Did You Know?
Always rests facing downward on stems and leaves, earning it the name downlooker or snipe fly.
Agonum Marsh Ground Beetle
A medium-sized metallic green ground beetle with pale-margined elytra found exclusively in wetland habitats. It runs rapidly on wet mud and vegetation near water.
Did You Know?
It is so dependent on wetlands that its presence or absence is used by ecologists as an indicator of wetland habitat quality and hydrological integrity.