South African Alderfly vs Narrow-bordered Bombardier
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South African Alderfly | Narrow-bordered Bombardier |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptosialis africana | Brachinus sclopeta |
| Order | Megaloptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Sialidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa | Mediterranean Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
South African Alderfly
One of the few alderfly species found in the Southern Hemisphere, occurring in clean mountain streams of South Africa. Adults are small with dark wings.
Did You Know?
Southern Hemisphere alderflies are so rare and poorly studied that basic aspects of their biology remain unknown to science.
Narrow-bordered Bombardier
A Mediterranean bombardier beetle with a narrow body and orange-brown coloring. It shelters communally under stones in dry habitats.
Did You Know?
Groups of up to 100 individuals have been found sheltering together under a single stone.