Piranhatel Beetle

Piranhatel Beetles are a non-sapient species of swarming predators. According to the Doctor, this isn't the actual name of the species, but just a fanciful designation invented by the Space World theme park.

Biology
These beetle-like creatures are about 6 inches long (15.24 cm), with red and black shells, and large mandibles. They form swarms of several hundred individuals and can devour an entire cow carcass in 32.7 seconds.

Appearances

 * The Paradise of Death, by Barry Letts (1993)