Common Groundhopper vs Nebroides Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Groundhopper | Nebroides Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetrix undulata | Carabus problematicus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tetrigidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Detritivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Northern Europe, British Isles |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Groundhopper
A tiny, dark pygmy grasshopper whose pronotum extends backward over the entire abdomen like a shield. It is active year-round and can even be found basking on bare ground in midwinter.
Did You Know?
It overwinters as an adult and can be found active on warm days in every month of the year, even January.
Nebroides Ground Beetle
A common black ground beetle of northern European heathlands and moorlands. It is an active nocturnal predator with ridged elytra.
Did You Know?
Despite its name it is one of the most easily identified Carabus species in the British Isles.