Pennsylvania Ground Beetle vs Western Banded Glowworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pennsylvania Ground Beetle | Western Banded Glowworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Harpalus pensylvanicus | Zarhipis integripennis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Phengodidae |
| Size | 13-17 mm | 15-30 mm (female), 8-12 mm (male) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | North America, Western United States |
| 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.
Western Banded Glowworm
A North American glowworm beetle where the larviform female produces rows of greenish-yellow bioluminescent spots along her body segments. Males are winged with elaborate feathery antennae.
Did You Know?
The glowing female looks like a miniature train at night, with paired lateral light organs resembling lit windows on a railcar.