Narrow-mouth Ground Beetle vs Splendid Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Narrow-mouth Ground Beetle | Splendid Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Abax parallelepipedus | Carabus splendens |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 18-22 mm | 22-32 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western and Central Europe | Pyrenees (France and Spain) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
Splendid Ground Beetle
A dazzling green and gold ground beetle endemic to the Pyrenees mountains. It is prized by collectors for its brilliant metallic sheen.
Did You Know?
Its range is restricted to a narrow band of the Pyrenees, making it one of Europe's most localised Carabus species.