Harpalus Seed-eating Ground Beetle vs Australian Caterpillar Hunter
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Harpalus Seed-eating Ground Beetle | Australian Caterpillar Hunter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Harpalus rufipes | Calosoma schayeri |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 11-16 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia, Introduced to North America | Australia |
| 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.
Australian Caterpillar Hunter
An Australian caterpillar hunter with dark metallic elytra. It is an important natural enemy of pasture and crop caterpillar pests.
Did You Know?
It is attracted to lights at night and sometimes appears in large numbers around buildings during moth outbreaks.