Nebroides Ground Beetle vs Green Dock Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nebroides Ground Beetle | Green Dock Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carabus problematicus | Gastrophysa viridula |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Northern Europe, British Isles | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Nebroides Ground Beetle
A common black ground beetle of northern European heathlands and moorlands. It is an active nocturnal predator with ridged elytra.
Did You Know?
Despite its name it is one of the most easily identified Carabus species in the British Isles.
Green Dock Beetle
A small, brilliant metallic green beetle that feeds on dock and sorrel plants. Gravid females have enormously swollen abdomens.
Did You Know?
A female's abdomen can swell to several times its normal size when full of eggs, dwarfing the rest of her body.