Snail-killing Fly Beetle vs Pleasing Fungus Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snail-killing Fly Beetle | Pleasing Fungus Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Drilus flavescens | Gibbifer californicus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Drilidae | Erotylidae |
| Size | 7-15mm | 10-20 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| 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.
Pleasing Fungus Beetle
A brightly colored beetle that feeds exclusively on bracket fungi on dead trees. Its warning colors signal chemical defenses to predators.
Did You Know?
Large aggregations of dozens of adults sometimes gather on a single large shelf fungus to feed and mate communally.