Amazon Flat Ground Beetle vs Cardinal Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Amazon Flat Ground Beetle | Cardinal Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agra eowilsoni | Pyrochroa coccinea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Pyrochroidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 14-18mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Costa Rica, Panama | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Cardinal Beetle
A striking flat beetle with a bright scarlet body and large black eyes. Larvae are predators under bark.
Did You Know?
Named for its bright cardinal-red color that matches the robes of Roman Catholic cardinals.