Giant Pedunculate Ground Beetle vs Reuterella Barklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Pedunculate Ground Beetle | Reuterella Barklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthia thoracica | Reuterella helvimacula |
| Order | Coleoptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Elipsocidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm | 2.0-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Giant Pedunculate Ground Beetle
A very large southern African ground beetle with bold white markings on a black body. It is one of the largest carabids in the world.
Did You Know?
It can spray formic acid from its abdomen up to 30 centimeters when threatened.
Reuterella Barklouse
A small barklouse with distinctive pale spots on dark wings found on tree bark. It is common in mixed forests throughout Europe.
Did You Know?
This barklouse is one of the few European psocid species that can be identified in the field by its wing pattern alone.