North African Bombardier Beetle vs Hermit Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | North African Bombardier Beetle | Hermit Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brachinus humeralis | Osmoderma eremita |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North Africa, Southern Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
North African Bombardier Beetle
A bombardier beetle found in North Africa and the Mediterranean basin. It has a reddish-brown head and thorax with dark blue-black elytra.
Did You Know?
Like other bombardier beetles it can fire its chemical spray in rapid pulses of up to 500 times per second.
Hermit Beetle
A large, dark chestnut beetle that lives its entire life inside hollow old trees. It emits a strong fruity odor similar to apricots.
Did You Know?
Most individuals never leave the tree they are born in, making them extremely poor colonizers.