Lined Flat Bark Ground Beetle vs Red-Shouldered Ham Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lined Flat Bark Ground Beetle | Red-Shouldered Ham Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platynus decentis | Carcinops pumilio |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Histeridae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Worldwide (cosmopolitan) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lined Flat Bark Ground Beetle
A medium-sized, flattened ground beetle with a sleek black body and fine striations on its elytra. It is commonly found under bark and in forest floor debris.
Did You Know?
Its extremely flattened body allows it to squeeze under tight-fitting bark on fallen logs, where it hunts prey that other predators cannot reach.
Red-Shouldered Ham Beetle
A tiny, shiny black hister beetle commonly found in poultry houses where it preys on house fly larvae. It is an important biological control agent in livestock facilities.
Did You Know?
A single beetle can consume up to 24 house fly eggs per day, making it one of the best natural fly controls in hen houses.