Narrow-bordered Bombardier vs Owl Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Narrow-bordered Bombardier | Owl Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brachinus sclopeta | Clogmia albipunctata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Psychodidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 2-5 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Mediterranean Europe, North Africa | Cosmopolitan |
| 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.
Owl Midge
A small fuzzy moth-like fly found in bathrooms and drains worldwide. Its larvae feed on gelatinous films of bacteria inside drainage pipes.
Did You Know?
Despite living in unsanitary conditions, it is not known to transmit any diseases to humans.