Snow Patch Ground Beetle vs Long-winged Fungus Gnat
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snow Patch Ground Beetle | Long-winged Fungus Gnat |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nebria rufescens | Macrocera stigma |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Mycetophilidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Alps, Scotland | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Snow Patch Ground Beetle
A reddish-brown ground beetle found near persistent snow patches. It is among the first predators to colonize newly exposed ground after snowmelt.
Did You Know?
It can detect prey vibrations through the loose gravel substrate it inhabits.
Long-winged Fungus Gnat
A delicate fungus gnat with unusually long antennae and slender patterned wings. It is often found in shaded damp woodland where it hunts small insects.
Did You Know?
Some Macrocera species have bioluminescent larvae, though less spectacularly than the cave glowworms.