Tooth Cave Ground Beetle vs American Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tooth Cave Ground Beetle | American Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhadine persephone | Eupeodes americanus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 0.5-0.7 cm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | United States | North America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Tooth Cave Ground Beetle
A tiny eyeless ground beetle found only in a few limestone caves near Austin, Texas. It is a specialized predator of other cave invertebrates.
Did You Know?
It is completely blind and has never been found outside of the total darkness of cave systems.
American Hoverfly
A widespread North American hoverfly with yellow and black markings. Larvae are voracious aphid predators in crop fields.
Did You Know?
A single larva can consume several hundred aphids before pupating.