Pacific Flatheaded Borer vs Clock Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pacific Flatheaded Borer | Clock Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysobothris mali | Amara aenea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia, Introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Pacific Flatheaded Borer
A dark bronze jewel beetle that attacks fruit and ornamental trees. Larvae bore flat-headed tunnels under the bark.
Did You Know?
It preferentially attacks sun-scorched or drought-stressed trees on their south-facing side.
Clock Ground Beetle
A small, bronze-colored ground beetle extremely common across the Palearctic region. It is a mixed feeder consuming both seeds and small invertebrates.
Did You Know?
Its common name comes from the old English practice of placing beetles on a clock face to tell fortunes.