Nebroides Ground Beetle vs Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nebroides Ground Beetle | Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carabus problematicus | Promachus rufipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 15-30 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Meadows |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Northern Europe, British Isles | North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Nebroides Ground Beetle
A common black ground beetle of northern European heathlands and moorlands. It is an active nocturnal predator with ridged elytra.
Did You Know?
Despite its name it is one of the most easily identified Carabus species in the British Isles.
Robber Fly
Aggressive aerial predators that catch other insects in flight. Inject prey with neurotoxic saliva that paralyzes and liquefies internal organs for consumption.
Did You Know?
Robber flies are such efficient aerial predators that they have been recorded catching dragonflies, wasps, and even other robber flies in mid-air.