Clock Ground Beetle vs Japanese Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clock Ground Beetle | Japanese Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amara aenea | Cicindela japonica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 16-20 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Introduced to North America | Japan, Korea, Eastern China |
| 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.
Japanese Tiger Beetle
A common and widespread tiger beetle across Japan with variable coloring from green to coppery brown. It frequents sunny paths and open ground.
Did You Know?
In Japanese it is called hanzomushi, named after the famous ninja Hattori Hanzo because of its elusive speed.