North American Hide Beetle vs Blue Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | North American Hide Beetle | Blue Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trox scaber | Carabus intricatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Trogidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 5-9 mm | 24-36mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
North American Hide Beetle
A small, oval, grayish-brown beetle with heavily sculptured elytra covered in rows of bumps and encrusted soil. It specializes in consuming dried keratin-rich animal remains. Found in owl pellets, bird nests, and old carcasses.
Did You Know?
Forensic entomologists use the presence of hide beetles to estimate time since death in very old remains.
Blue Ground Beetle
A large brilliant blue beetle with intricately sculptured elytra. It is a nocturnal predator of slugs and snails in ancient woodlands.
Did You Know?
It is strongly associated with ancient woodlands and its presence is used as an indicator of forest ecological health.