Spanish Fly Beetle vs Flat Silphid Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spanish Fly Beetle | Flat Silphid Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Berberomeloe majalis | Silpha tristis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Meloidae | Silphidae |
| Size | 30-70mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Spanish Fly Beetle
A huge wingless blister beetle with a massively swollen red and black banded abdomen. The largest European meloid.
Did You Know?
One of the largest beetle species in Europe with a body so heavy it resembles a fat caterpillar more than a beetle.
Flat Silphid Beetle
A flattened, all-black silphid beetle with three raised ridges on each wing case. It feeds on snails and caterpillars rather than carrion.
Did You Know?
Unlike most silphids, it has shifted entirely to predation and is rarely found on carrion at all.