Alpine Carabus vs Rugged Oil Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Carabus | Rugged Oil Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carabus alpestris | Meloe rugosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Meloidae |
| Size | 18-26 mm | 8-25 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Alps, Carpathians | Western Europe, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Alpine Carabus
A metallic green or bronze ground beetle of high alpine meadows. It is a nocturnal predator of slugs and soft-bodied invertebrates.
Did You Know?
Its metallic coloration varies significantly between isolated mountain populations.
Rugged Oil Beetle
A rare, dark and heavily wrinkled oil beetle that appears in autumn unlike its spring-emerging relatives. It is one of Britain's most endangered beetles.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few European oil beetles that is active during the autumn and winter months.