Paroster Subterranean Beetle vs Narrow-mouth Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Paroster Subterranean Beetle | Narrow-mouth Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paroster macrosturtensis | Abax parallelepipedus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dytiscidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 18-22 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Australia | Western and Central Europe |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Paroster Subterranean Beetle
A blind subterranean diving beetle from groundwater calcretes in the Western Australian arid zone. It is completely depigmented and lacks functional eyes.
Did You Know?
Multiple species of subterranean Paroster have evolved independently in isolated aquifers.
Narrow-mouth Ground Beetle
A large, shiny black ground beetle with a distinctive parallel-sided body shape. It is one of the most common large carabids in European woodlands, active at night under logs and stones.
Did You Know?
Its perfectly rectangular body shape is so precise and regular that it was given the species name 'parallelepipedus,' meaning resembling a geometric parallelepiped.