Giant Pedunculate Ground Beetle vs Two-lined Leatherwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Pedunculate Ground Beetle | Two-lined Leatherwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthia thoracica | Atalantycha bilineata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Cantharidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| 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.
Two-lined Leatherwing
A slender soldier beetle with pale yellowish-brown elytra bearing two faint darker lines. It is an active predator found on flowers and foliage in North American forests during spring.
Did You Know?
Despite their soft bodies and lack of hard wing covers, soldier beetles are fast fliers and active predators.