Creek Pacer Ground Beetle vs Dung Roller Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Creek Pacer Ground Beetle | Dung Roller Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chlaenius tricolor | Kheper nigroaeneus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | North America, from Canada to the southern United States | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Creek Pacer Ground Beetle
A handsome ground beetle with bright metallic green elytra, a bluish pronotum, and reddish-brown legs. It is commonly found near streams and rivers across North America.
Did You Know?
Like other Chlaenius species, it produces a strong, distinctive odor from defensive glands that some collectors describe as smelling like leather or wet dog.
Dung Roller Beetle
A large dung beetle that navigates using the Milky Way to roll balls in straight lines.
Did You Know?
It was the first animal proven to use the Milky Way for orientation.