Pea Weevil vs Creek Pacer Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pea Weevil | Creek Pacer Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bruchus pisorum | Chlaenius tricolor |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Worldwide in pea-growing regions | North America, from Canada to the southern United States |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Pea Weevil
A small brownish beetle that lays eggs on developing pea pods. The larva eats its way into a single pea and develops entirely inside it.
Did You Know?
Each larva consumes only one pea, leaving a perfectly round exit hole when it emerges.
Creek Pacer Ground Beetle
A handsome ground beetle with bright metallic green elytra, a bluish pronotum, and reddish-brown legs. It is commonly found near streams and rivers across North America.
Did You Know?
Like other Chlaenius species, it produces a strong, distinctive odor from defensive glands that some collectors describe as smelling like leather or wet dog.