Long-winged Fungus Gnat vs Dromedary Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-winged Fungus Gnat | Dromedary Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrocera stigma | Dromica kolbei |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Mycetophilidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Central Africa (DRC, Congo) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Long-winged Fungus Gnat
A delicate fungus gnat with unusually long antennae and slender patterned wings. It is often found in shaded damp woodland where it hunts small insects.
Did You Know?
Some Macrocera species have bioluminescent larvae, though less spectacularly than the cave glowworms.
Dromedary Tiger Beetle
A large flightless tiger beetle with elongated legs and a matte black body. Females are larger than males and have reduced elytra fused together. It is a fast cursorial hunter in open savanna.
Did You Know?
Unlike most tiger beetles, this species has lost the ability to fly and relies entirely on its exceptional running speed to catch prey.