North African Bombardier Beetle vs Sardinian Cave Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | North African Bombardier Beetle | Sardinian Cave Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brachinus humeralis | Speomolops sardous |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Molopidius |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North Africa, Southern Europe | Sardinia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
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.
Sardinian Cave Beetle
A blind cave beetle endemic to a single cave system in Sardinia. It has no eyes, no pigment, and elongated legs and antennae.
Did You Know?
It was only discovered in 1970 and remains known from a single cave near Cagliari.