European Seedcorn Ground Beetle vs Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Seedcorn Ground Beetle | Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zabrus tenebrioides | Cicindela sexguttata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Central Asia | Eastern United States and southeastern Canada |
| 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.
Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
A brilliant metallic green beetle with six white spots on its elytra. It is an agile predator commonly seen on forest paths in spring.
Did You Know?
It runs so fast while chasing prey that it temporarily goes blind and must stop to re-locate its target.