Pine Chafer vs Caucasus Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine Chafer | Caucasus Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyphylla fullo | Carabus caucasicus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 25-36mm | 35-55 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Mountains |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Caucasus region (Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia) |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Pine Chafer
A large brown chafer beetle with white marbled markings on its elytra. Males have enormous fan-shaped antennae with seven lamellae.
Did You Know?
When handled it produces a loud hissing sound by rubbing its abdomen against its wing cases which can startle predators.
Caucasus Ground Beetle
A large, robust ground beetle from the Caucasus Mountains with deeply sculptured black elytra and a massive body. It is one of the heaviest Carabus species in the world.
Did You Know?
It is one of the largest ground beetles in the Palearctic region, with some specimens exceeding 50 mm, rivaling tropical species in size.