Snail-killing Fly Beetle vs Chinese Golden Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snail-killing Fly Beetle | Chinese Golden Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Drilus flavescens | Carabus elysii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Drilidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 7-15mm | 25-32 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Southwestern China (Sichuan, Yunnan) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Snail-killing Fly Beetle
A brown beetle with soft elytra where males are winged but females are larviform and never develop wings. It specializes in hunting snails.
Did You Know?
The larva enters a snails shell and slowly consumes it alive over several days before pupating inside the empty shell.
Chinese Golden Ground Beetle
A stunning Chinese ground beetle with brilliant golden-green elytra and deep blue pronotum. It is found in the forested mountains of Sichuan and Yunnan provinces.
Did You Know?
The mountains of Sichuan and Yunnan are a global diversity hotspot for Carabus beetles, with many brilliantly colored species found nowhere else.