Eastern Bombardier Beetle vs Giant Darkling Beetle of St. Helena
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Bombardier Beetle | Giant Darkling Beetle of St. Helena |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brachinus explodens | Hegeter politus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Tenebrionidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 1.5-2.5 cm |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Detritivores |
| Regions | Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Mediterranean | St. Helena |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Eastern Bombardier Beetle
A bombardier beetle widespread across central and eastern Europe. It hunts small soil invertebrates at night.
Did You Know?
Its defensive spray is produced by mixing hydroquinone and hydrogen peroxide in a specialized reaction chamber.
Giant Darkling Beetle of St. Helena
A darkling beetle endemic to the remote island of St. Helena in the South Atlantic. It is nocturnal and hides under stones during the day.
Did You Know?
St. Helena has over 400 endemic invertebrate species, many of which are found nowhere else.