Golden Net Ground Beetle vs Grapevine Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Net Ground Beetle | Grapevine Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carabus auratus festivus | Pelidnota punctata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 20-26 mm | 20-26 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Orchards |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southwestern France | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Golden Net Ground Beetle
A subspecies of the golden ground beetle with particularly vivid metallic green and gold coloring and prominent elytral ridges. It is found in southwestern France.
Did You Know?
French wine growers have long recognized this beetle as a guardian of their vineyards, where it patrols between vine rows devouring slugs that damage grapes.
Grapevine Beetle
A handsome tan-colored scarab with dark spots on its elytra, found in eastern North America. Adults feed on grapevine foliage and are attracted to lights at night.
Did You Know?
Despite its name, it rarely causes significant damage to commercial grapevines.