Spanish Copper vs White-Gloved Howdy
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spanish Copper | White-Gloved Howdy |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carabus hispanus | Isonychia sadleri |
| Order | Coleoptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Isonychiidae |
| Size | 22-34 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern Europe, Western Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spanish Copper
A spectacular ground beetle with vivid coppery-red and green metallic colouring. It inhabits southern French and Iberian mountain forests.
Did You Know?
Collectors once prized it so highly that over-collection led to local population declines.
White-Gloved Howdy
Named for the white tips of its forelegs resembling gloves. Nymphs are powerful swimmers found in fast-flowing Appalachian streams.
Did You Know?
The distinctive white-tipped forelegs are visible even in flight, giving rise to the fanciful common name.