Common Black Ground Beetle vs Springfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Black Ground Beetle | Springfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterostichus melanarius | Isoperla signata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Perlodidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 9-13 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Introduced to North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Black Ground Beetle
One of the most abundant ground beetles in European farmland and gardens. It is a generalist predator active mainly at night.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most commonly caught beetles in pitfall traps across Europe.
Springfly
A spring-emerging stonefly of fast-flowing European streams. Nymphs are active hunters that pursue prey among streambed gravels.
Did You Know?
Males locate females by producing species-specific vibrations that travel through the substrate.