Golden Ground Beetle vs Window Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Ground Beetle | Window Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carabus auratus | Scenopinus fenestralis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Scenopinidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Indoors |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Western Europe | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Golden Ground Beetle
A large, brilliant metallic green or golden ground beetle with ridged elytra. It is a voracious predator of slugs and caterpillars.
Did You Know?
French farmers historically valued it so highly that killing one was considered bad luck.
Window Fly
A small shiny black fly often found on windowsills inside buildings. Its larvae are beneficial predators of carpet beetle and clothes moth larvae.
Did You Know?
Despite being found indoors, it is actually beneficial because its larvae eat destructive carpet beetles.