Narrow-bordered Bombardier vs Mountain Net-Winged Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Narrow-bordered Bombardier | Mountain Net-Winged Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brachinus sclopeta | Blepharicera capitata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Blephariceridae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 7-11 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Mediterranean Europe, North Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Narrow-bordered Bombardier
A Mediterranean bombardier beetle with a narrow body and orange-brown coloring. It shelters communally under stones in dry habitats.
Did You Know?
Groups of up to 100 individuals have been found sheltering together under a single stone.
Mountain Net-Winged Midge
A large net-winged midge of Appalachian mountain streams. Larvae require extremely clean, well-oxygenated water flowing over smooth bedrock.
Did You Know?
Females of some Blepharicera species are predatory on other small flies, catching them with their raptorial mouthparts.