Clock Ground Beetle vs Cabbage Seed Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clock Ground Beetle | Cabbage Seed Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amara aenea | Ceutorhynchus obstrictus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 2.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Introduced to North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Clock Ground Beetle
A small, bronze-colored ground beetle extremely common across the Palearctic region. It is a mixed feeder consuming both seeds and small invertebrates.
Did You Know?
Its common name comes from the old English practice of placing beetles on a clock face to tell fortunes.
Cabbage Seed Weevil
A small grey weevil that is a major pest of oilseed rape. Larvae feed inside seed pods, consuming developing seeds. Causes significant economic losses across Europe.
Did You Know?
Entry holes made by egg-laying females also allow the larvae of the brassica pod midge to enter, compounding damage.