Amazon Flat Ground Beetle vs Bates' Rosalia
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Amazon Flat Ground Beetle | Bates' Rosalia |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agra eowilsoni | Rosalia batesi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 18-30 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Costa Rica, Panama | Japan (Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Amazon Flat Ground Beetle
An extremely elongated, ant-like ground beetle from Central American rainforests. Its narrow body and long mandibles make it look unlike any typical ground beetle.
Did You Know?
The genus Agra contains over 500 species of extraordinarily elongated tropical ground beetles, many described from single specimens and likely containing hundreds more undescribed species.
Bates' Rosalia
A rare and beautiful longhorn beetle with pale lavender-grey elytra and contrasting black spots, found in the temperate forests of Japan. It is named after the famous naturalist Henry Walter Bates. Adults appear briefly in midsummer.
Did You Know?
Despite being the subject of intense collector interest, this species remains poorly studied in the wild.