Greenland Ground Beetle vs Stinking Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Greenland Ground Beetle | Stinking Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Patrobus septentrionis | Aromia moschata ambrosiaca |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 15-34mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Greenland, Arctic Canada | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Greenland Ground Beetle
A dark brown to black ground beetle with long legs and a narrowly oval body. It is common under stones and moss in damp habitats across the subarctic. Adults are fast-running nocturnal predators.
Did You Know?
Despite its common name, this beetle is one of only a handful of beetle species that can survive in Greenland's harsh climate.
Stinking Longhorn
A subspecies of the musk beetle with even more intense metallic coloring and a slightly different fragrance.
Did You Know?
Releases a pleasant musky rose-like fragrance from thoracic glands that can be smelled from several meters away.