Bath White vs Black Forest Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bath White | Black Forest Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pontia daplidice | Pterostichus niger |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Carabidae |
| Size | 42-52 mm wingspan | 16–24 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bath White
A white butterfly with bold green marbling on the underside of its hindwings. It is a rare migrant to northern Europe, appearing unpredictably in warm years.
Did You Know?
It was named after a specimen embroidered on a piece of needlework made by a young woman in Bath, England.
Black Forest Ground Beetle
A large jet-black ground beetle common in European forests and damp woodlands. It is one of the largest Pterostichus species in its range.
Did You Know?
Despite being flightless, it can cover surprisingly large distances on foot during its nightly foraging walks.