Lateral Longhorn Beetle vs Greenland Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lateral Longhorn Beetle | Greenland Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mastododera lateralis | Patrobus septentrionis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Madagascar | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Greenland, Arctic Canada |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lateral Longhorn Beetle
A medium-sized longhorn beetle with dark elytra marked by pale lateral stripes along the sides. It has the characteristically long antennae of the cerambycid family.
Did You Know?
Like many longhorn beetles, the larvae can take several years to develop inside wood before emerging as adults.
Greenland Ground Beetle
A dark brown to black ground beetle with long legs and a narrowly oval body. It is common under stones and moss in damp habitats across the subarctic. Adults are fast-running nocturnal predators.
Did You Know?
Despite its common name, this beetle is one of only a handful of beetle species that can survive in Greenland's harsh climate.