Common Black Ground Beetle vs Striped Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Black Ground Beetle | Striped Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterostichus melanarius | Paragymnopleurus striatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 10-16 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Introduced to North America | Southeast Asia |
| 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.
Striped Dung Beetle
A small to medium roller dung beetle with faint longitudinal striations on the elytra. It is black with a slightly convex profile and very active in daylight. Commonly found at fresh cattle dung across its range.
Did You Know?
This species can arrive at a fresh dung pat within seconds of it being deposited.