Chinese Golden Ground Beetle vs Chinese Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chinese Golden Ground Beetle | Chinese Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carabus elysii | Carabus lafossei |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 25-32 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southwestern China (Sichuan, Yunnan) | Southern China, Northern Vietnam |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Chinese Golden Ground Beetle
A stunning Chinese ground beetle with brilliant golden-green elytra and deep blue pronotum. It is found in the forested mountains of Sichuan and Yunnan provinces.
Did You Know?
The mountains of Sichuan and Yunnan are a global diversity hotspot for Carabus beetles, with many brilliantly colored species found nowhere else.
Chinese Ground Beetle
A striking ground beetle with deeply sculpted elytra and purple-bronze colouring. It inhabits mountainous forests of southern China.
Did You Know?
Its elaborately ridged elytra are thought to help channel rainwater away from its body in humid mountain forests.