North African Bombardier Beetle vs White Miller Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | North African Bombardier Beetle | White Miller Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brachinus humeralis | Ephoron virgo |
| Order | Coleoptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Polymitarcyidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North Africa, Southern Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
White Miller Mayfly
A white-bodied European mayfly that emerges in enormous synchronized swarms at dusk. Females are unique among mayflies in that they moult directly into the spinner stage.
Did You Know?
Swarms at bridges and streetlights can be so thick they cause traffic hazards.