Imported Cabbageworm vs Granulated Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Imported Cabbageworm | Granulated Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pieris rapae | Carabus granulatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Carabidae |
| Size | 45-50 mm wingspan | 16-23 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe, Eastern Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Imported Cabbageworm
A common white butterfly whose velvety green caterpillars are among the most familiar vegetable garden pests. Adults are the small white butterflies frequently seen fluttering over gardens.
Did You Know?
Despite being called a cabbageworm, it is actually a butterfly caterpillar, not a worm or moth larva.
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.