Granulated Ground Beetle vs Reindeer Nose Bot Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Granulated Ground Beetle | Reindeer Nose Bot Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carabus granulatus | Cephenemyia trompe |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Oestridae |
| Size | 16-23 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe, Eastern Europe | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Granulated Ground Beetle
A widespread dark bronze ground beetle with distinctly ridged and granulated wing cases. It thrives in damp habitats near water and marshes.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few ground beetles that can swim short distances across puddles and streams.
Reindeer Nose Bot Fly
A large, hairy, bee-like fly that squirts live larvae into the nostrils of reindeer. The larvae develop in the nasal passages and throat of the host. Adults resemble bumblebees and do not feed.
Did You Know?
This fly is one of the fastest insects in the world for its size, capable of pursuing running reindeer at speeds exceeding 40 kilometers per hour.