Harpalus Seed-eating Ground Beetle vs Summer Chafer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Harpalus Seed-eating Ground Beetle | Summer Chafer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Harpalus rufipes | Amphimallon solstitiale |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 11-16 mm | 14-18mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia, Introduced to North America | Europe |
| 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.
Summer Chafer
A medium-sized golden-brown chafer that swarms at dusk around midsummer. It crashes clumsily into people and walls.
Did You Know?
Named for its habit of swarming around the summer solstice, filling warm June evenings with buzzing flight.