Chinese Ground Beetle vs Net-winged Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chinese Ground Beetle | Net-winged Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carabus lafossei | Calopteron reticulatum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Lycidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southern China, Northern Vietnam | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Net-winged Beetle
A toxic beetle with raised net-like veins on its elytra and aposematic coloration.
Did You Know?
It forms the model species in a large mimicry ring with moths and other beetles.