Coppery Chlaenius vs Nebroides Ground Beetle

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Coppery Chlaenius Nebroides Ground Beetle
Scientific Name Chlaenius cumatilis Carabus problematicus
Order Coleoptera Coleoptera
Family Carabidae Carabidae
Size 12-16 mm 20-28 mm
Habitat Ponds & Lakes Heathland
Diet Predators Predators
Regions Japan, Korea, China, Russian Far East Northern Europe, British Isles
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Coppery Chlaenius

A medium-sized ground beetle with brilliant metallic blue-green coloring and fine pubescence covering its elytra. It is found near water in East Asia and is a striking member of its genus.

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Did You Know?

The genus Chlaenius is one of the most diverse among ground beetles, with over 1,000 species worldwide, many of which have brilliant metallic coloring.

Nebroides Ground Beetle

A common black ground beetle of northern European heathlands and moorlands. It is an active nocturnal predator with ridged elytra.

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Did You Know?

Despite its name it is one of the most easily identified Carabus species in the British Isles.