Carabus olympiae vs Green Grooved Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Carabus olympiae | Green Grooved Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carabus olympiae | Phanaeus difformis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 2-3 cm | 11-18 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Italy | Southeastern North America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
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.
Green Grooved Dung Beetle
A metallic green and copper tunneling dung beetle with a prominent male horn that is slightly offset to one side. The pronotum is smoothly convex and brilliantly iridescent. Found in southeastern North American forests.
Did You Know?
The asymmetrical horn of the male is unique among North American Phanaeus species.