Oahu Tree Snail Predator Beetle vs Green Dock Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oahu Tree Snail Predator Beetle | Green Dock Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mecyclothorax oahuensis | Gastrophysa viridula |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 0.3-0.5 cm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States | Europe |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
Oahu Tree Snail Predator Beetle
A tiny ground beetle endemic to the montane forests of Oahu, Hawaii. It inhabits leaf litter and mossy substrates in native forest.
Did You Know?
Hawaii has over 200 endemic Mecyclothorax species, making it one of the largest island beetle radiations.
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.