Granulated Ground Beetle vs Broad Bean Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Granulated Ground Beetle | Broad Bean Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carabus granulatus | Bruchus rufimanus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 16-23 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe, Eastern Europe | Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Granulated Ground Beetle
A widespread dark bronze ground beetle with distinctly ridged and granulated wing cases. It thrives in damp habitats near water and marshes.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few ground beetles that can swim short distances across puddles and streams.
Broad Bean Weevil
A compact, dark beetle with grayish pubescence and reddish-brown antennae bases. It is a significant pest of faba beans across Europe and the Mediterranean.
Did You Know?
Adults emerge from stored seeds through a perfectly circular exit hole, leaving distinctive windows in the seed coat.