Clock Ground Beetle vs Wasp Nest Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clock Ground Beetle | Wasp Nest Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amara aenea | Metoecus paradoxus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Ripiphoridae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 8-12mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Woodlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Parasitoids |
| 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.
Wasp Nest Beetle
A bizarre wedge-shaped beetle that develops as a parasitoid inside social wasp nests. Males have feathery antennae.
Did You Know?
One of the most unusual beetles in Europe, spending its entire larval development inside live wasp nests.