Meadow Katydid vs Clock Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Meadow Katydid | Clock Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conocephalus brevipennis | Amara aenea |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia, Introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Meadow Katydid
A small short-winged katydid found in moist meadows and bog margins.
Did You Know?
Females insert eggs into plant stems with a curved sword-shaped ovipositor.
Clock Ground Beetle
A small, bronze-colored ground beetle extremely common across the Palearctic region. It is a mixed feeder consuming both seeds and small invertebrates.
Did You Know?
Its common name comes from the old English practice of placing beetles on a clock face to tell fortunes.