Pasimachus Flat Ground Beetle vs White Clover Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pasimachus Flat Ground Beetle | White Clover Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pasimachus depressus | Protapion fulvipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Brentidae |
| Size | 22-30 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Seed Feeders |
| 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.
White Clover Weevil
A minute black weevil with pale legs that feeds on white clover flower heads. Extremely common in pastures. Larvae consume developing clover seeds.
Did You Know?
One of the most abundant beetles in European grasslands, with densities reaching thousands per square meter.