Mediterranean Drilus vs European Glow-Worm Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mediterranean Drilus | European Glow-Worm Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Drilus mauritanicus | Phosphaenus hemipterus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Drilidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 5-7 mm (male), 15-20 mm (female) | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North Africa, Mediterranean | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mediterranean Drilus
A North African drilus beetle with small winged males bearing brown elytra and pectinate antennae. The larviform females are specialized predators of Mediterranean land snails.
Did You Know?
After consuming a snail, the female lays her eggs inside the empty snail shell, which also serves as protection for the developing larvae.
European Glow-Worm Click Beetle
A small European firefly with reduced wings in the male and completely wingless females. Both sexes produce faint bioluminescence.
Did You Know?
Males walk along the ground rather than flying, making them one of the few fireflies where males cannot fly at all.