Cromwell Chafer Beetle vs Tatra Mountain Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cromwell Chafer Beetle | Tatra Mountain Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prodontria lewisii | Nebria tatrica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 1-1.5 cm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | New Zealand | Tatra Mountains, Slovakia, Poland |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Vulnerable |
Cromwell Chafer Beetle
A small chafer beetle endemic to a tiny area near Cromwell in Central Otago, New Zealand. Adults are nocturnal and feed on native grasses.
Did You Know?
Its entire habitat is protected within an 81-hectare reserve, one of the smallest nature reserves created for an insect.
Tatra Mountain Beetle
An endemic ground beetle found only in the Tatra Mountains. It lives under stones in alpine scree at the highest elevations.
Did You Know?
Its extremely limited range makes it one of the rarest ground beetles in Europe.