Arctic Ground Beetle vs Khapra Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Ground Beetle | Khapra Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amara alpina | Trogoderma granarium |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Dermestidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Arctic Scandinavia, northern Russia, Siberia, Arctic Canada, Greenland | South Asia; quarantine pest worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Khapra Beetle
A small, oval, hairy beetle considered one of the world's most destructive stored-product pests. Larvae can enter dormancy for years.
Did You Know?
It is so destructive that it is on quarantine watchlists in over 60 countries.