Clock Ground Beetle vs Round Sand Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clock Ground Beetle | Round Sand Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amara aenea | Omophron limbatum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Introduced to North America | Europe, North Africa, western Asia |
| 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.
Round Sand Beetle
A highly distinctive, nearly circular ground beetle with a domed shape and striking pattern of pale yellow with dark green bands. It burrows in wet sand near water.
Did You Know?
Its nearly spherical body shape is unique among ground beetles and allows it to burrow rapidly into wet sand to escape predators or floods.