Pennsylvania Ground Beetle vs Eastern Forktail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pennsylvania Ground Beetle | Eastern Forktail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Harpalus pensylvanicus | Ischnura verticalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Carabidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 13-17 mm | 21-33 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pennsylvania Ground Beetle
One of the most common ground beetles in North American croplands. It is an omnivorous species that feeds on both seeds and small insects.
Did You Know?
Studies show it can consume enough weed seeds to significantly reduce weed emergence in crop fields.
Eastern Forktail
A small damselfly where males are green and black with a blue tail tip. Young females are bright orange but turn olive-grey with age.
Did You Know?
Young females are striking bright orange, a color they lose completely as they mature.