Korean Ground Beetle vs Narrow-headed Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Korean Ground Beetle | Narrow-headed Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carabus jankowskii | Formica exsecta |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Korean Peninsula, Russian Far East | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Korean Ground Beetle
A large, ornate ground beetle found in the forests of the Korean Peninsula and adjacent regions. Its elytra show vivid green and copper tones.
Did You Know?
It is considered one of the most beautiful Carabus species in East Asia.
Narrow-headed Ant
A bicolored red and black wood ant with a distinctly notched head. It builds low thatched mounds in open heathland and is declining across much of its European range.
Did You Know?
In the UK it is one of the rarest ant species and is legally protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act.