Pasimachus Flat Ground Beetle vs December Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pasimachus Flat Ground Beetle | December Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pasimachus depressus | Poecilocampa populi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Lasiocampidae |
| Size | 22-30 mm | 35-45 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Parks |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Southeastern United States | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pasimachus Flat Ground Beetle
A large, broad, flattened shiny black beetle with massive mandibles and distinctive blue-margined elytra. It is one of the most imposing ground beetles in North America.
Did You Know?
Its immensely powerful mandibles can easily pierce through the tough exoskeleton of other beetles, and it has been observed killing and eating June bugs and other scarabs.
December Moth
A dark, hairy moth that flies in the coldest months of the year, from November to January. Its cold-season activity is an adaptation to avoid parasitoids and predators.
Did You Know?
Males fly actively on freezing nights, using antifreeze proteins in their blood to stay airborne.