European Seedcorn Ground Beetle vs Asian Multicolored Lady Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Seedcorn Ground Beetle | Asian Multicolored Lady Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zabrus tenebrioides | Harmonia axyridis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Central Asia | East Asia; invasive worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
European Seedcorn Ground Beetle
An unusual ground beetle that is herbivorous as an adult, feeding on cereal crops. Larvae are predatory and live in soil burrows.
Did You Know?
It is one of the very few ground beetles that is a crop pest rather than a beneficial predator.
Asian Multicolored Lady Beetle
A highly variable ladybird ranging from orange with many spots to solid black. Originally released for biocontrol, it is now invasive worldwide.
Did You Know?
It aggregates in enormous numbers on buildings in autumn, sometimes numbering in the thousands.