Metallic Eumolpine Beetle vs Spring Dor Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Metallic Eumolpine Beetle | Spring Dor Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysochus asclepiadeus | Geotrupes vernalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 12-20 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Southern and Central Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Metallic Eumolpine Beetle
A brilliant metallic dark blue to violet beetle closely related to the North American dogbane beetles. It is found on vincetoxicum and other Asclepiadaceae in the mountains of Europe.
Did You Know?
Like its North American relatives on milkweed, it sequesters toxic cardiac glycosides from its host plant to deter predators.
Spring Dor Beetle
A medium-sized, metallic blue-green to violet dung beetle active in spring. Unlike other dor beetles, the metallic coloration is visible dorsally. It digs deep burrows provisioned with dung for its larvae.
Did You Know?
Despite its name, this beetle is actually most active in autumn in many parts of its range.