Harpalus Seed-eating Ground Beetle vs Arctic Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Harpalus Seed-eating Ground Beetle | Arctic Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Harpalus rufipes | Amauronematus abnormis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 11-16 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia, Introduced to North America | Arctic Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Arctic Canada, Alaska |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Harpalus Seed-eating Ground Beetle
A common Palearctic ground beetle with pubescent elytra and orange-red legs. Despite being partly granivorous, it also preys on aphids and small insects.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few ground beetles that feeds heavily on weed seeds, making it a valuable pest control ally.
Arctic Sawfly
A small, dark sawfly associated with willows in Arctic and subarctic regions. Females use their saw-like ovipositor to cut slits in willow leaves and stems for egg-laying. Larvae resemble caterpillars and feed openly on leaves.
Did You Know?
Arctic sawfly larvae can produce silk pads to anchor themselves to willow leaves during strong tundra winds.