Creek Pacer Ground Beetle vs Plantain Gall Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Creek Pacer Ground Beetle | Plantain Gall Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chlaenius tricolor | Mecinus pyraster |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Gall Makers |
| Regions | North America, from Canada to the southern United States | Europe |
| 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.
Plantain Gall Weevil
A small cylindrical weevil that causes stem galls on plantain. Larvae develop inside swollen plant stems. An inconspicuous but very common species.
Did You Know?
Causes distinctive swellings on plantain stems that are easy to find even when the tiny weevil itself is not visible.