Snail-killing Fly Beetle vs Giant Japygid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snail-killing Fly Beetle | Giant Japygid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Drilus flavescens | Metajapyx subterraneus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diplura |
| Family | Drilidae | Japygidae |
| Size | 7-15mm | 10-20 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Caves |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| 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.
Giant Japygid
One of the larger diplurans, found in deep soil and caves in southern Europe. It is a voracious predator of other soil invertebrates.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few diplurans large enough to be visible to the naked eye without magnification.