Greenland Ground Beetle vs South American Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Greenland Ground Beetle | South American Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Patrobus septentrionis | Microstylum magnum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Greenland, Arctic Canada | South America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Greenland Ground Beetle
A dark brown to black ground beetle with long legs and a narrowly oval body. It is common under stones and moss in damp habitats across the subarctic. Adults are fast-running nocturnal predators.
Did You Know?
Despite its common name, this beetle is one of only a handful of beetle species that can survive in Greenland's harsh climate.
South American Robber Fly
A large, elongate robber fly from tropical regions with a slender abdomen and long spiny legs. It hunts from exposed perches and can catch large prey relative to its body size.
Did You Know?
Some tropical Asilidae species are among the largest predatory flies in the world, rivaling small dragonflies in wingspan.