Two-Spotted Hister Beetle vs Sand Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-Spotted Hister Beetle | Sand Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hister bipustulatus | Philonicus albiceps |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Histeridae | Asilidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Two-Spotted Hister Beetle
A small, globular black beetle with two red-orange spots on its truncated elytra. It is commonly found in dung where it hunts fly larvae.
Did You Know?
Its truncated wing cases leave the last two abdominal segments permanently exposed, a characteristic shared by all histerids.
Sand Robber Fly
A pale sandy-colored robber fly found on coastal dunes and sandy heaths. It hunts other flies and small insects on open sand.
Did You Know?
Its pale coloration provides perfect camouflage against the sandy substrates where it hunts.