Blue Margined Ground Beetle vs Six-spotted Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Margined Ground Beetle | Six-spotted Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chlaenius impunctifrons | Scolothrips sexmaculatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm | 0.8-1.0 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern and central North America | North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Blue Margined Ground Beetle
A brilliantly colored ground beetle with bright metallic blue-green elytra and a velvety texture from fine pubescence. It is found near wetland habitats across North America.
Did You Know?
Its defensive secretions have been analyzed and found to contain complex chemicals that not only repel predators but also have antimicrobial properties.
Six-spotted Thrips
A tiny predatory thrips with three dark spots on each forewing. It is a valuable natural enemy of spider mites in agriculture.
Did You Know?
A single six-spotted thrips can destroy over 100 spider mite eggs per day.