Clock Ground Beetle vs Water Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clock Ground Beetle | Water Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amara aenea | Podura aquatica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Collembola |
| Family | Carabidae | Poduridae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 1-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Introduced to North America | Europe, North America, 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.
Water Springtail
A distinctive dark-colored springtail found on the surface of still freshwater. It is the only species in its family and forms dense aggregations.
Did You Know?
It can walk on water using surface tension and its water-repellent cuticle.