European Seedcorn Ground Beetle vs Australian Satin Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Seedcorn Ground Beetle | Australian Satin Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zabrus tenebrioides | Perga lewisi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Central Asia | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Australian Satin Sawfly
A large Australian sawfly with a satiny dark blue-black body. Larvae are robust and feed in clusters on eucalyptus foliage.
Did You Know?
The larvae tap their bodies rhythmically against the branch when disturbed, producing vibrations that may alert other larvae in the colony.