Asian Multicolored Lady Beetle vs Carabus olympiae
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Multicolored Lady Beetle | Carabus olympiae |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Harmonia axyridis | Carabus olympiae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 2-3 cm |
| Habitat | Underground | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | East Asia; invasive worldwide | Italy |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Endangered |
Asian Multicolored Lady Beetle
A highly variable ladybird ranging from orange with many spots to solid black. Originally released for biocontrol, it is now invasive worldwide.
Did You Know?
It aggregates in enormous numbers on buildings in autumn, sometimes numbering in the thousands.
Carabus olympiae
A brilliantly colored ground beetle found only in a tiny area of the Italian Alps. Its metallic purple and green elytra make it highly prized by collectors.
Did You Know?
It was named after Princess Olimpia Sallier de la Tour and is restricted to just one valley.