Giant Pedunculate Ground Beetle vs Summer Fishfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Pedunculate Ground Beetle | Summer Fishfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthia thoracica | Chauliodes pectinicornis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Megaloptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Corydalidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Summer Fishfly
A medium-sized fishfly emerging in summer with distinctive dark-veined wings and feathery antennae. Larvae develop in muddy stream bottoms.
Did You Know?
Unlike dobsonfly larvae that prefer fast-flowing water, summer fishfly larvae thrive in slow muddy pools and swamps.