Northern Ground Beetle vs Palpares Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northern Ground Beetle | Palpares Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pelophila borealis | Palpares immensus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 100-140 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia, Arctic Canada, Alaska | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Northern Ground Beetle
A medium-sized, dark metallic green or bronze ground beetle with long legs. It is an active predator on riverbanks and lakeshores in Arctic regions. Adults run rapidly across muddy substrates hunting small invertebrates.
Did You Know?
This beetle can withstand brief submersion in near-freezing water and quickly resumes hunting once it reaches dry ground.
Palpares Antlion
An enormous antlion from sub-Saharan Africa with strikingly patterned wings. Among the largest flying neuropterans on the continent.
Did You Know?
Its wingspan can reach 14 cm, rivaling some small dragonflies in size.