European Seedcorn Ground Beetle vs Oak Bark Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Seedcorn Ground Beetle | Oak Bark Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zabrus tenebrioides | Scolytus intricatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 2.5–3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Central Asia | Europe, North Africa, Western Asia |
| 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.
Oak Bark Borer
A small bark beetle that attacks oaks across Europe. It breeds in weakened or recently dead branches and trunks.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few Scolytus species that specializes exclusively on oak rather than elm.