Snail-killing Fly vs Violet Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snail-killing Fly | Violet Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetanocera elata | Carabus violaceus |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Sciomyzidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 20-35mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Snail-killing Fly
A wetland fly whose larvae are specialized predators or parasitoids of land snails. It has been investigated as a biocontrol agent for pest snails.
Did You Know?
Larvae enter the snail's shell and consume it alive over several days.
Violet Ground Beetle
A large black beetle with violet or purple margins on its elytra and thorax. It is nocturnal and hides under logs and stones during the day.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it releases a foul-smelling liquid from its abdomen to deter predators.