Red-Tipped Tumbling Flower Beetle vs Big-eyed Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-Tipped Tumbling Flower Beetle | Big-eyed Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mordellina pustulata | Notiophilus biguttatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Mordellidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 5-6 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red-Tipped Tumbling Flower Beetle
A small tumbling flower beetle with dark elytra bearing reddish markings, found across Europe. Larvae develop inside the stems of composite plants.
Did You Know?
Its larvae bore through the pith of thistle stems, pupating inside and emerging as adults through a neat exit hole.
Big-eyed Ground Beetle
A small, fast-running ground beetle with enormously enlarged eyes relative to its body size. It has a bronze sheen and is a visual hunter that chases springtails across the ground.
Did You Know?
Its eyes are so large relative to its head that they are considered one of the most extreme examples of visual adaptation among ground beetles, rivaling tiger beetles.