Narrow-mouth Ground Beetle vs European Powderpost Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Narrow-mouth Ground Beetle | European Powderpost Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Abax parallelepipedus | Lyctus linearis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Bostrichidae |
| Size | 18-22 mm | 2.5–5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Western and Central Europe | Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Narrow-mouth Ground Beetle
A large, shiny black ground beetle with a distinctive parallel-sided body shape. It is one of the most common large carabids in European woodlands, active at night under logs and stones.
Did You Know?
Its perfectly rectangular body shape is so precise and regular that it was given the species name 'parallelepipedus,' meaning resembling a geometric parallelepiped.
European Powderpost Beetle
A common European powderpost beetle that infests dry hardwood. It is a significant pest of stored timber and wooden artifacts.
Did You Know?
Females will only lay eggs in wood with a starch content above 3%, which they test by tasting the surface.