Spanish Fly Beetle vs Helena Olive Wireworm Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spanish Fly Beetle | Helena Olive Wireworm Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Berberomeloe majalis | Tarphius wollastoni |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Meloidae | Zopheridae |
| Size | 30-70mm | 0.3-0.6 cm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | St. Helena |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Critically Endangered |
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.
Helena Olive Wireworm Beetle
A small beetle endemic to St. Helena in the South Atlantic. It is associated with decaying endemic gumwood trees.
Did You Know?
St. Helena's native gumwood forests have been reduced to a few tiny remnant patches since colonization.