Arctic Ground Beetle vs Fan-foot Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Ground Beetle | Fan-foot Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amara alpina | Zanclognatha tarsipennalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 26-32 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Arctic Scandinavia, northern Russia, Siberia, Arctic Canada, Greenland | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Arctic Ground Beetle
A small, dark bronze ground beetle found on Arctic and alpine tundra. It has a broad, flattened body ideal for sheltering under stones. Adults are active during the brief Arctic summer and are partially herbivorous.
Did You Know?
This beetle has been found in Quaternary fossil deposits across northern Europe, showing it has inhabited the tundra since the last Ice Age.
Fan-foot Moth
A subtle brown moth with fan-shaped palps and delicate wing markings. Found in woodland where dead leaves accumulate. Larvae feed on dead leaves on the woodland floor.
Did You Know?
The males have distinctive enlarged fan-shaped labial palps that give this moth its common name.