Northern Cave Ground Beetle vs Greenland Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northern Cave Ground Beetle | Greenland Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudanophthalmus menetriesi | Patrobus septentrionis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Appalachian region, eastern United States | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Greenland, Arctic Canada |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Northern Cave Ground Beetle
A small, blind, unpigmented cave beetle from the limestone caves of the Appalachian region. The genus contains over 250 species, most known from single cave systems.
Did You Know?
The genus Pseudanophthalmus contains over 250 described cave beetle species, most from single caves, making it the most species-rich genus of cave animals in the world.
Greenland Ground Beetle
A dark brown to black ground beetle with long legs and a narrowly oval body. It is common under stones and moss in damp habitats across the subarctic. Adults are fast-running nocturnal predators.
Did You Know?
Despite its common name, this beetle is one of only a handful of beetle species that can survive in Greenland's harsh climate.