Northern Taiga Ground Beetle vs Flat Bark Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northern Taiga Ground Beetle | Flat Bark Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterostichus adstrictus | Cucujus cinnaberinus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Cucujidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 11-15 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Northern Europe, Siberia, northern North America (circumpolar) | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Northern Taiga Ground Beetle
A medium-sized black ground beetle common across the boreal forests of the Northern Hemisphere. It is one of the most abundant carabids in taiga ecosystems.
Did You Know?
It has one of the largest geographic ranges of any ground beetle, spanning the entire boreal zone from Scandinavia across Siberia to Canada and Alaska.
Flat Bark Beetle
A bright red, extremely flat beetle that lives beneath the bark of dead trees. It is an indicator species of old-growth forests.
Did You Know?
Its body is so flat it can fit into spaces less than 2mm thick between bark layers.