Neotropical Toe-Biter vs Pasimachus Flat Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Toe-Biter | Pasimachus Flat Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Belostoma elongatum | Pasimachus depressus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Belostomatidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 40-55 mm | 22-30 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay | Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Neotropical Toe-Biter
A large aquatic predatory bug with flattened body and powerful raptorial forelegs. It is common in South American freshwater habitats.
Did You Know?
It breathes through a retractable siphon at its rear, hanging just below the water surface like a snorkel.
Pasimachus Flat Ground Beetle
A large, broad, flattened shiny black beetle with massive mandibles and distinctive blue-margined elytra. It is one of the most imposing ground beetles in North America.
Did You Know?
Its immensely powerful mandibles can easily pierce through the tough exoskeleton of other beetles, and it has been observed killing and eating June bugs and other scarabs.